MSCI poaches head of index from Cathie Wood's ARK Investments

Worked at MSCI from 2006 to 2021

Valeria Martinez
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MSCI has hired Jana Haines as head of index and a member of the firm’s executive committee.

Based in New York, she will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of MSCI's global Index product line, partnering with senior leaders across the firm to manage the index product development process. She will also aim to drive innovation across index categories, including market cap, sustainability, climate, factors, thematics and asset classes, such as fixed income and private assets. MSCI launches tool to weigh ESG plans against corporate peers "As a long-time business leader, Jana has a proven track record of strategic thinking and a unique understanding of t...

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