Barings names Freno CEO as Finke prepares to step down

Finke leaving firm at end of November

Anna Fedorova
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Barings has named Mike Freno its new chairman and CEO as Tom Finke is set to retire from the firm at the end of November to pursue another opportunity.

Freno took up the role of president at Barings in February and is a member of the senior leadership team and board of directors, and has been at the firm for more than 15 years. Finke retires after holding the role of chairman and CEO since 2016. He will support the new CEO in his role until he leaves the firm at the end of the month. Finke said: "Mike Freno is a strong and distinguished leader, with a record of profitably growing the business and serving our institutional investors globally. "He embodies Barings' values and dedication to serving our clients, firm and communities. ...

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