Gila Cohen joins MUFG Investor Services 17 January 2019New York Reporter: Maddie Saghir
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MUFG Investor Services has appointed Gila Cohen as managing director of business development real estate and private equity limited partner services.
In her role, Cohen will help drive the growth of MUFG’s fund servicing solutions for real estate and private equity clients.
Additionally, she will liaise between the client services and product development teams, prospective and current clients, and stakeholders.
Cohen joins from Castle Lanterra, where she was a managing partner focused on leading the firm’s corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions and private placement efforts.
Michael Rucci, US president and CEO of MUFG Investor Services, said: “We are thrilled to have Cohen join the team as a managing director in the US, who is devoted to real estate and private equity, bringing her two decades of experience as a consultant and strategic advisor to financial services clients.”
“Fund servicing support in these sectors is increasingly important for our clients due to the increased operational and regulatory burden on the industry. Cohen’s hire reinforces MUFG’s continued commitment to adapt to clients’ needs and develop new offerings for them as their industries and needs evolve.”
Commenting on her appointment, Cohen added: “I am delighted to join MUFG Investor Services and be part of a team that is so dedicated to providing clients with high-quality solutions that are constantly advancing.”
“In my tenure in this industry, I have witnessed first-hand the immense demand placed on real estate and private equity funds, as well as the challenge for them to juggle multiple service providers. I look forward to working with clients alongside MUFG’s global team to help develop and provide holistic offerings to meet the full needs of these firms.”
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