Jon Little wins Global Investor Executive of the Year

LONDON, July 20, 2009 — Jon Little, vice chairman of BNY Mellon Asset Management, picked up the coveted award for Executive of the Year at the Global Investor Annual Awards 2009 held in London last week.

The Global Investor Awards recognizes personalities and firms from within the global asset management industry whose performance, influence, innovation and commitment to the industry is seen to stand them out from the crowd. The Global Investor Executive of the Year category is awarded to the Chief Executive (or equivalent rank executive) who has made a notable contribution to both his own company's profile and standing in the market, and who has also contributed to the better knowledge, functioning and understanding of the market as a whole.

Responsible for BNY Mellon Asset Management activities outside of the US, Little's achievements were highly commended by a panel of consultants. In addition to positioning BNY Mellon as one of the industry's leading asset managers, Little was recognised for his calm and incisive presence in the industry, via various trade and commercial projects, and for having a growing reputation as a plain speaking but strategic thinker. The view of the Global Investor Awards consultants is that many in the industry, notably in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, look to BNY Mellon Asset Management as a model to emulate.

Commenting on the awards, Ronald P. O'Hanley, president and chief executive officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management, said:

"We are delighted that Jon has won this illustrious award as it is clearly recognition of his respected and influential position within the industry. Jon has been instrumental in helping steer our business through a very difficult market environment over the last year. Pitted against some strong competition, Jon thoroughly deserves this recognition and we are very proud of his achievement."

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