Eaton Vance Appoints Charles G. Turgeon as Vice President, Institutional Business Development

BOSTON, March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) announced today that Charles G. Turgeon has joined the firm as vice president, Institutional Business Development,  responsible for identifying and developing relationships with institutional investors and investment consultants. He reports to Scott P. Ruddick, managing director of Institutional.     

Prior to joining Eaton Vance, Mr. Turgeon was Business Development director for Mellon Capital Management, where he led sales and relationship management for the Midwest territory. Earlier, he was first vice president, Client Executive, for Mellon Analytical Solutions. Mr. Turgeon began his career at Putnam Investments, serving on the brokerage and client services teams. He earned a B.A. in political science from Kenyon College and an M.B.A. from Boston College Carroll School of Management. Mr. Turgeon is a CFA charterholder.

"Charles brings extensive relationships and contacts to Eaton Vance from his more than 14 years of experience in the institutional marketplace," said Mr. Ruddick. "Hiring him underscores a commitment to growing our institutional business. Our goal is to better serve prospective and existing clients, as well as the overall consultant community."

Eaton Vance is one of the oldest investment management firms in the United States, with a history dating to 1924.  Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $191.7 billion in assets as of January 31, 2011, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment strategies and wealth management solutions.  The Company's long record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning investors.  For more information about Eaton Vance, visit www.eatonvance.com.

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