NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axioma, a leading provider of decision support, risk analysis and portfolio rebalancing and performance attribution tools, announced today the appointment of Melissa Brown as Senior Director of Marketing. Brown was previously a Managing Director and head of the institutional business at Wintrust Capital Management. Before that she spent 10 years at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, most recently as a Partner in the Quantitative Investment Strategies Group.

"Melissa brings a wealth of research, marketplace and client-management experience to Axioma, and she is a most welcome addition to our team," said Sebastian Ceria, Chief Executive Officer of Axioma. "She will lead our efforts to deliver more value and insights to our clients by enhancing the flow of timely research reports and publications based on Axioma's analysis, data and tools."

Added Brown, "Axioma is at the forefront as a leading provider of investment analytics to both portfolio managers and asset owners. This is an exciting opportunity for me to use my diversified experience to provide our clients with analysis and insights that capitalize on Axioma's innovative products, services and research capabilities."

At Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Brown worked closely with clients as the senior portfolio manager for GSAM's US Equity Strategy, before becoming co-head of Client Portfolio Management in the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) Group. She was previously Director of Quantitative Research at Prudential Securities. Brown is a Chartered Financial Analyst. She holds a BS in economics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and an MBA in finance from New York University.

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 with offices in Atlanta, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, San Francisco, Singapore and Sydney, Axioma helps leading financial firms manage risk, increase returns and improve operational efficiency. For more information about Axioma, please contact Topher Wurts at 212.991.4506, or visit the company's website at www.axiomainc.com.

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