Dexia Asset Management has hired Jean-François Milette as vice president and senior relationship manager of its Canadian operations, the company said Thursday.

Based in Montreal, Milette assumes responsibility for the continued growth of Dexia Asset Management’s operations in the Canadian marketplace.

Milette brings to his new role more than 22 years of senior experience in the Canadian financial services industry. He joins Dexia Asset Management from MFC Global Investments (the asset management division of Manulife Financial), where he was vice president, institutional investments for Eastern Canada.

Prior to his work with MFC Global, Milette held a number of progressively senior positions with several renowned financial services companies, including SEI Investments, where he served as director, institutional investments.

“We are delighted to welcome such an experienced and respected financial industry veteran to this key role in our company,” said Christophe Vandewiele, head of Dexia Asset Management’s Canadian Representative Office.

“Mr. Milette brings to his new role a wealth of knowledge and expertise, as well as a deep understanding of our business and the needs of Canadian institutional investors,” said Christophe Vandewiele, head of Dexia Asset Management’s Canadian representative office, in a release.

“He will play an integral role as we continue to introduce more and more institutional investors to the types of intelligent fund solutions Dexia Asset Management provides.”

With 82.6 billion euros in assets under management, Dexia Asset Management is a European asset manager offering a full range of investment vehicles to institutional investors. Dexia Asset Management has offices in Toronto and Montreal.

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