RBC Dexia Investor Services announced the appointment of Brent Wilkins to the role of head, sales and relationship management, Americas.

Prior to Friday’s announcement, Wilkins served as regional head, central Canada, sales and relationship management for RBC Dexia Investor Services, for which he oversaw the development and implementation of the company’s sales strategy in central Canada.

Wilkins brings to his new role 16 years of experience in the strategic development and management of corporate and institutional client relationships. Mr. Wilkins will succeed Robert Baillie, who is departing the organization to accept a leadership role with another organization.

“On behalf of RBC Dexia Investor Services, I congratulate Brent Wilkins on his much-deserved appointment to this key strategic role within our organization,” said José PlacidoCEO of RBC Dexia Investor Services. “I am confident that Brent’s track record of professionalism, success and strong leadership will serve our organization — and our clients — extremely well as he expands on RBC Dexia Investor Services’ accomplishments in the Americas. I would also like to acknowledge Mr. Baillie’s tremendous contributions to our organization over the years and wish him the best in his new role.”