Boston Co. Asset names Gennaco COO

Joseph P. Gennaco was named COO of Boston Co. Asset Management. He replaces Patrick Sheppard, who left the firm in August to become COO of William Blair Investment Management. Mr. Gennaco was director of relationship management and client service support at Boston Co. Asset. Richard Watson, the firm’s head of distribution, will handle Mr. Gennaco’s client service responsibilities until a permanent successor is chosen, according to a news release from parent BNY Mellon Asset Management.