Cohen & Steers Appoints Jeffrey D. Sharon as Head of North America Institutional Business Development and Consultant Relations

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Cohen & Steers announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Sharon as Head of North America Institutional Business Development and Consultant Relations. With over 25 years of experience, Sharon aims to enhance Cohen & Steers' global distribution platform, reporting to Dan Charles, Head of Global Distribution. This strategic move follows the previous appointment of Charles, reflecting the firm's commitment to strengthening its institutional sales and consultant relations. Cohen & Steers specializes in liquid real assets, headquartered in New York City, with a strong demand for its investment strategies.

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• Jeffrey D. Sharon brings over 25 years of experience in institutional sales and consultant relations.
• His appointment is expected to strengthen Cohen & Steers' global distribution platform.
• The firm is experiencing strong demand and net inflows for its investment strategies.

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NEW YORK, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS), a leading real assets specialty manager, announced today that Jeffrey D. Sharon, CFP®, CIMA®, has joined the firm as Head of North America Institutional Business Development and Consultant Relations. Mr. Sharon will report to Dan Charles, Head of Global Distribution.

Mr. Sharon has been a business development leader in the investment industry for more than 25 years, bringing extensive experience in institutional sales and consultant relations. Before joining Cohen & Steers, Mr. Sharon was the Global Head of Business Development for Gramercy Funds Management, where he was responsible for the firm's global business development and marketing efforts. Prior to that, he was the Head of North America Institutional for OFI Global Asset Management, an OppenheimerFunds Company.

Dan Charles, Cohen & Steers Head of Global Distribution said:
We are delighted to have Jeff join our team. Jeff's extensive institutional and consultant relations knowledge will help us build on the progress we have made in expanding our global distribution platform. Our strategies continue to experience strong demand and net inflows as institutions across the globe recognize the benefits of listed real assets and our unique approach to active management. Cohen & Steers is in a strong position to invest in its business to better serve our increasingly diverse and sophisticated client base.

The addition of Mr. Sharon follows the firm's 2019 appointment of Dan Charles as Head of Global Distribution.

Website: https://www.cohenandsteers.com 
Symbol: NYSE: CNS

About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a global investment manager specializing in liquid real assets, including real estate securities, listed infrastructure and natural resource equities, as well as preferred securities and other income solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

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SOURCE Cohen & Steers, Inc.

FAQ

Who is Jeffrey D. Sharon and what is his role at Cohen & Steers?

Jeffrey D. Sharon is appointed as Head of North America Institutional Business Development and Consultant Relations at Cohen & Steers, reporting to Dan Charles.

What experience does Jeffrey D. Sharon bring to his position at Cohen & Steers?

Sharon has over 25 years of experience in the investment industry, previously serving as Global Head of Business Development for Gramercy Funds Management.

What is the significance of Jeffrey D. Sharon's appointment for Cohen & Steers?

His appointment is aimed at enhancing the firm's global distribution platform and building on existing progress in institutional sales.

What kind of investment strategies does Cohen & Steers focus on?

Cohen & Steers specializes in liquid real assets, including real estate securities and listed infrastructure.

When was the press release regarding Jeffrey D. Sharon's appointment issued?

The press release was issued on June 23, 2020.