Alan Winters was named COO at Kingdon Capital Management, a new...

Alan Winters was named COO at Kingdon Capital Management, a new position. He will also be responsible for risk management for the firm's hedge fund strategies. Mr. Winters was a portfolio manager and CIO at Kingdon from 1986 to 1998, when he went on sabbatical to pursue personal and philanthropic interests. Since returning to the firm in 2002, Mr. Winters has overseen several internal initiatives in risk management and reporting and investor relations.

David J. Hanlon was named vice president of sales for Mellon Financial's transition management unit, a new position, confirmed Michael Dunn, spokesman. Mr. Hanlon comes from DST International, where he sold risk management services to North American institutional investors, according to a news release from Mellon. Pam Pecs Cytron, executive vice president of DST International, said Mr. Hanlon, who was one of nine sales representatives, has been replaced as the firm expands its sales force.