PineBridge Investments Continues to Expand Business Development Team in North America

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- PineBridge Investments ("PineBridge"), a leading global multi-asset class investment manager, announced the appointment of three new senior professionals to its Business Development Team in North America, as part of a continued approach to build client-focused capabilities with dedicated resources focused on key channels and markets. Each of them brings extensive industry experience and focused expertise to PineBridge.

The appointments include Michael Raso, Managing Director; Michael Luft, Senior Vice President; and Carmela Di Meo, Senior Vice President.

"Investors can only truly benefit from the firm's global integrated platform if we are equipped to provide insightful advice and customized solutions," said Sergio Ramirez, Managing Director and Head of Business Development – Americas. "In order to continue to meet our clients' needs, we are strategically building a world-class team of seasoned professionals to better serve our clients in key regions and channels."

• Michael Raso, Managing Director, Head of Americas Retail and Intermediary, has 25 years of industry experience and previously served as Director of sub-advisory and DCIO at Old Mutual Asset Management.
• Michael Luft, Senior Vice President, Head of Americas Client Relations, has 21 years of industry experience and previously served as Managing Director for Rocaton Investment Advisors.
• Carmela Di Meo, Senior Vice President, Head of Americas Marketing, has 19 years of industry experience and previously served as Head of Integrated Marketing for retail and institutional channels at OppenheimerFunds.

"Each of them are important additions to our team and we are excited to have individuals with their experience and reputations joining PineBridge," Ramirez added.

About PineBridge Investments
PineBridge is a global asset manager with nearly 60 years of experience in emerging and developed markets, delivering innovative alpha-oriented strategies across asset allocation, equities, fixed income and alternatives. PineBridge manages over US $70.8bn in AUM worldwide as of September 30, 2014.

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PineBridge Investments Media Relations
Monique McLemore / Ashley Leifer
+1 646-857-8000

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