Lindy Freeman was named managing director and head of business development for BlackRock’s financial institutions group, North America, said an internal memo obtained by Pensions & Investments.
The position is new. Ms. Freeman will spearhead outreach initiatives to the group’s current and potential North American clients. She will report to Zach Buchwald, managing director and head of BlackRock’s financial institutions group for North America.
BlackRock’s financial institutions group partners with insurance companies and other financial institutions to help them achieve their investment goals.
Ms. Freeman was managing director, business development at PineBridge Investments. PineBridge spokesman Alex Yankus declined to comment on whether she was replaced.