Charles Leitner was named global head of alternative investments at...

Charles Leitner was named global head of alternative investments at Deutsche Asset Management, confirmed spokeswoman Mayura Hooper. Mr. Leitner, who has been DeAM's global head of RREEF real estate and infrastructure business, will also assume responsibility for the company's Topiary Fund Management hedge fund-of-funds business as well as the DB Advisors single-manager/multistrategy hedge fund business. Both have been managed by Richard Goldsmith, managing director, who will retire from the firm, said Ms. Hooper. Mr. Goldsmith said he cannot comment on whether he is joining any other firm, including Carlyle Group.

Joe A. Fournier joined Diversified Investment Advisors as a vice president of sales for the New England, mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions, said Nina Dietrich, spokeswoman. He replaces Harry Elkin, who retired. Mr. Fournier was vice president of fee-based products at John Hancock Financial Services. Laurie Lupton, spokeswoman, did not have information on a replacement.

Arthur B. Harris joined consultant Francis Investment Counsel as senior adviser of client services for defined benefit and defined contribution clients, said Stephanie Truog, spokeswoman. It is a new position. Mr. Harris was a partner in law firm Quarles & Brady.