Index provider MSCI has appointed Alvise Munari as chief product officer. He is the current chief client officer.

Munari will now be responsible for leading product development and innovation, applying his insights into MSCI’s global client base.

He will continue to drive strong collaboration between MSCI’s product teams and the firm’s client coverage, marketing, research, technology, and data teams to develop and deliver innovative solutions to meet investors’ complex and unique needs for differentiated tools and insights to power their investment strategies.

Munari has transformed the MSCI global client coverage team by focusing on understanding clients’ needs and delivering holistic solutions, leading to record growth and client retention across regions, segments, and products.

He has 20 years of financial industry experience, including leadership roles in product innovation at Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley.  Munari will continue to report to Baer Pettit, president and chief operating officer.

With Munari’s appointment, Axel Kilian will be appointed to the role of chief client officer, now reporting to Pettit. Kilian joined MSCI in 2020 as head of client coverage for EMEA, and he has been instrumental in driving the firm’s growth in the region. He has 25 years of experience in the investment industry, leading EMEA and global coverage organizations at UBS, Nomura, Lehman Brothers, and JPMorgan Chase.