Axioma Names Olivier d'Assier to Lead Expansion in Asia Pacific
NEW YORK, March 24, 2006-Axioma Inc., a leading global provider of risk analysis and portfolio rebalancing tools for the financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Olivier d'Assier as President of Axioma Asia, headquartered in Singapore.
"Olivier will lead Axioma's expansion in Asia Pacific," said Dr. Sebastian Ceria, Chief Executive Officer of Axioma. "He brings a wealth of business development capability to our company, along with years of experience in the Asia Pacific markets that Axioma is targeting. And his customer-centric philosophy is an excellent fit with Axioma's strategic and operational approach."
d'Assier was previously President of Barra Japan and Executive Director of MSCI Barra for Asia Pacific, where he was responsible for the strategic and commercial business development in that region, overseeing the operation of the firm's Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney offices.
"I am delighted to be joining the talented and energetic team of people at Axioma, which is entering an exciting growth phase," said d'Assier. "Axioma has clearly raised the bar in terms of value innovation for the industry."
d'Assier joined Barra in 1998 as Sales Manager for Asia. In September 2000, he became Managing Director, Asia ex-Japan for Barra International based in Hong Kong. In February 2003 he moved to Tokyo as President of Barra Japan and Vice President of Barra Inc. for Asia Pacific, adding responsibility for the Japan, Australia and New Zealand markets.
d'Assier received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science from the Cullen Business School at the University of Houston, Texas where he was a scholarship recipient.
About Axioma
Axioma, Inc. develops and markets innovative risk analysis, portfolio rebalancing and performance attribution products for the financial services industry. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, Axioma helps leading financial firms manage risk, increase returns and improve operational efficiency.
For more information about Axioma, please contact Reid Gearhart, 914-734-1191, or visit the company's Web site at www.axiomainc.com.
