OppenheimerFunds Appoints Eric Meltzer as Chief Technology Officer
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- OppenheimerFunds announced today that Eric Meltzer will join the firm as Chief Technology Officer, effective February 17. In this role, Meltzer will be responsible for advancing the firm's technology, infrastructure and data initiatives. Meltzer will be based in New York and will report directly to Art Steinmetz, OppenheimerFunds Chairman and CEO.
"Eric's appointment underscores the vital role that technology plays in serving our clients' needs," said Steinmetz. "Eric is an accomplished expert in his field, and we're delighted to have him join the firm to lead the strategic vision for developing and leveraging technology across OppenheimerFunds."
Prior to joining OppenheimerFunds, Meltzer served as Chief Technology Officer at Putnam Investments, where he led the creation and execution of technology strategy for applications, infrastructure and telecommunications. Previously, he served as Head of Applications; Managing Director, Investment Systems and Senior Director, Applications; and Head of Research and Analytic Systems.
Meltzer began his career in 1988 as a programmer analyst at Bloomberg LP. He later held a series of positions with increasing responsibility at Bankers Trust Co. of New York, Kidder, Peabody and Co., Reuters, and Deutsche Bank AG.
"OppenheimerFunds is a widely respected global asset manager that recognizes the importance of serving its clients through progressive technology," said Meltzer. "I look forward to helping the firm further strengthen its technology strategy and capabilities."
About OppenheimerFunds
OppenheimerFunds, a leader in global asset management, is dedicated to providing solutions for its partners and end investors. OppenheimerFunds, including its subsidiaries, manages more than $237 billion in assets for over 13.5 million shareholder accounts, including sub-accounts, as of December 31, 2014.
Founded in 1959, OppenheimerFunds is a high conviction asset manager with a history of providing active, innovative investment strategies to its investors. The firm's 14 distinct, collaborative investment management teams specialize in equity, fixed income, alternative and multi-asset strategies. OppenheimerFunds and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of products and services to clients, who range from endowments and sovereigns to financial advisors serving individual investors. OppenheimerFunds provides advisory services to the Oppenheimer mutual funds, and OFI Global Asset Management offers solutions to institutions. For more information, visit oppenheimerfunds.com.
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Oppenheimer funds are distributed by OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc., 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10281
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