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MSCI President Baer Pettit to retire by March 2026; CEO Fernandez adds President role
MSCI Inc.
- Baer Pettit retires as President and COO effective March 1, 2026; remains advisor through Q3 2026.
- CEO Henry Fernandez will assume the President title on March 1, 2026; no change in his compensation.
- Alvise Munari appointed Head of Client Segments alongside his Chief Product Officer role.
- Jorge Mina appointed COO in addition to his role as Head of Analytics; both roles effective immediately.
- Board reduced from 12 to 11 directors effective March 1, 2026 due to Pettit's departure.