Jens Nystedt was named managing director, portfolio manager and head of sovereign research for the emerging markets debt team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, spokesman Matt Burkhard said.
Mr. Nystedt replaces Federico Kaune, who left the firm earlier this year, and reports to Michael Kushma, chief investment officer for global fixed income.
Mr. Nystedt was previously with hedge fund manager Moore Capital Management. Officials at the firm could not be reached by press time.
