FTSE picks EVP of sales for Americas

Bob Ebert was appointed executive vice president of sales at FTSE Americas, according to a statement from FTSE Group, the global index provider. He will be responsible for driving FTSE’s expansion into the U.S. market among portfolio managers, plan sponsors, asset management firms and investment banks. It’s a new position that reflects FTSE’s rapid growth in the U.S., said Jill Shea, spokeswoman. Mr. Ebert previously held sales management positions with Moody’s KMV.