STOCK TITAN

Morgan Stanley Appoints Montréal Senior Executive Sophia Bennaceur to Lead its Montréal Office

Rhea-AI Impact
(Low)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Very Positive)
Tags
management
Rhea-AI Summary

Morgan Stanley has appointed Sophia Bennaceur as the new Regional Head of its Montréal and Technology offices, replacing Alan Vesprini. With over 20 years of investment banking experience, Bennaceur aims to leverage her local ties and industry expertise to further enhance the firm's integration with the technology community and academia. Morgan Stanley has been recognized as a top employer in Montréal and continues to expand its technology hub, housing over 2,700 IT professionals. This leadership change is expected to strengthen talent development and drive growth in the region.

Positive
  • Sophia Bennaceur's promotion is expected to enhance leadership continuity and focus on tech talent development.
  • Morgan Stanley continues to be recognized as a top employer, fostering a positive corporate culture.
  • The Montréal office has seen recruitment growth, housing more than 2,700 IT professionals.
Negative
  • None.

Key focus on talent growth and development, broadening connectivity with academia and the tech community

MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Morgan Stanley today announced that Montréal Senior Executive Sophia Bennaceur will assume the role of Regional Head of Morgan Stanley Montréal and Technology Montréal. Sophia has lived and worked in Montréal for 20 years and is a native French speaker. She will replace Alan Vesprini, who retires after 12 years of success with the firm. With over 20 years of experience in investment banking across Operations, Finance and Information Technologies, Sophia joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as the Chief Operating Officer for Morgan Stanley in Montréal.

“We are delighted to promote a senior executive who has been instrumental in building the culture and fabric of the Montréal office,“ said Merav Pepere, Head of International for Morgan Stanley Technology. “Sophia’s industry expertise and her deep ties to the local business and tech community played a critical role in driving the office’s success over recent years. With her leadership, we are well positioned to continue the remarkable growth, build out our relationship with academia and the local tech innovators, and further strengthen our talent development.”

“Morgan Stanley offers a fantastic corporate culture where people from all backgrounds, their passions and career aspirations are valued," said Sophia Bennaceur. “Montréal’s technology hub has tremendous momentum and there’s an incredible talent pool with high potential. I am very proud to be given that chance to help grow the city’s tech talent and invest in its future,” she added.

Morgan Stanley has been honored as a top employer in Montréal as well as one of the best employers for young people in Canada. Under Sophia Bennaceur, Morgan Stanley Montréal will continue to build out its world-class technology hub with experienced and next generation tech talent, deepen their relationship with the academic community, and remain an employer of choice.

The firm’s largest presence in Canada, the Morgan Stanley Montréal office is one of its most prominent technology hubs globally. Recruitment skyrocketed during the pandemic in the Montréal office. Today, the office houses more than 2,700 world-class IT professionals and engineers in areas such as application development, software development, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as digital technologies.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

Media Relations: Marie-Eve Renaud

merenaud@sidlee.com

Source: Morgan Stanley

FAQ

Who is the new Regional Head of Morgan Stanley Montréal?

Sophia Bennaceur has been appointed as the new Regional Head of Morgan Stanley Montréal.

What is Sophia Bennaceur's experience prior to her new role?

Sophia Bennaceur has over 20 years of experience in investment banking and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2016.

What is the significance of Sophia Bennaceur's promotion for Morgan Stanley?

Her promotion is expected to strengthen leadership and enhance the firm's ties to the local technology and academic communities.

How many IT professionals does the Montréal office employ?

The Montréal office currently houses more than 2,700 IT professionals.

What recognition has Morgan Stanley received in Canada?

Morgan Stanley has been honored as a top employer in Montréal and one of the best employers for young people in Canada.

Morgan Stanley

NYSE:MS

MS Rankings

MS Latest News

MS Stock Data

218.13B
1.23B
23.67%
62.2%
0.92%
Capital Markets
Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies
Link
United States of America
NEW YORK