Eaton Vance : Parametric Appoints Marc Fiore to Newly Created Global Head of Marketing Position

"With over two decades of marketing experience in the investment management and financial services industries, Marc brings strong leadership and proven talents at a critical time for our firm," said Brian Langstraat, Parametric CEO. "Given the noteworthy growth in assets under management and success of our innovative strategies, we are all excited to have Marc on board to lead the development of world-class marketing services supporting our clients in the Institutional and Wealth Management channels."

Mr. Fiore will focus on accelerating business growth by promoting the Parametric brand and building content-rich, data and technology-driven programs to effectively leverage the skills of the marketing team.

Prior to joining Parametric, Mr. Fiore was Executive Director, Global Head of Strategic Marketing at MSCI where he spearheaded marketing efforts in the smart beta and ETF spaces. Prior to MSCI, Marc held various senior marketing and business development responsibilities in the USA and in Europe at American Express, Bankers Trust and AXA. Marc earned an M.B.A. from New York University, Stern School of Business, and a B.A. in Economy and Finance from Sciences-Po Paris, one of France's leading graduate schools.

Parametric, headquartered in Seattle, WA, is a leading global asset management firm, focused on the delivery of engineered portfolio solutions, including rules-based alpha- seeking equity, and alternative strategies, as well as implementation services including custom core equity, futures overlay and centralized portfolio management. As of March 31, 2016, Parametric manages approximately $159.3 billion in total assets on behalf of institutions, high-net-worth individuals and fund investors in the U.S. and internationally. Parametric is a majority-owned subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp., and its principal investment centers are located in Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN, and Westport, CT. For more information about Parametric, visit parametricportfolio.com.

Eaton Vance is one of the oldest investment management firms in the world, with a history dating to 1924. Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $315.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2016, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service, timely innovation and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit eatonvance.com.

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