Stracquadanio signs on at Scotia 22 July 2010Toronto Reporter: Justin Lawson
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Scotia Capital have announced the hiring of New-York-based John Stracquadanio to serve alongside Patrick Blessing as Co-Head of the Global Prime Brokerage business.
"John Stracquadanio is a welcome addition to our team of experienced professionals in North America, Europe and Asia," said Robin Plumb, Managing Director, Head, Global Equity Finance, Scotia Capital. "His arrival reinforces our commitment to providing a full-service global securities finance operation through innovative financing solutions to our clients globally."
Mr. Stracquadanio and Mr. Blessing will share responsibility for the global prime brokerage strategy, with Mr. Blessing leading global client development and Mr. Stracquadanio leading global product development.
"We are excited to have John come on board," said Mr. Blessing. "His expertise will assist us in building out a globally competitive platform and demonstrates our commitment to growing our international business."
Mr. Stracquadanio added: "I am thrilled about this opportunity to join the Scotiabank Group. The strength of Scotia Capital as an organization, and its ability to further enhance our prime finance offering in the U.S., Europe and Asia, attracted me to the opportunity."
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