Bill DeSanto has joined alternative asset manager FS Investments as managing director and global head of consultant relations.
It is a new position. DeSanto reports to Kevin Silva, global head of institutional business development, said a news release Oct. 28.
DeSanto is based in Darien, Conn., and will “develop and execute on a global plan to create, expand and commercialize relationships with major investment consultants,” the news release said.
DeSanto most recently was head of consultant relations at UBS Asset Management. A spokesperson for that firm said Marianna Bracco has been appointed head of consultant relations in the U.S., reporting to Francesca Guagnini, global head of consultant coverage
FS Investments has more than $82 billion in assets under management.