In his new role, Gros will be helping the firm to develop a regional DCM platform. He will focus on a range of debt products, including high-yield bonds, flow and structured ABS and high-grade bonds.
He will relocate to Hong Kong and report to Jim Siracusa, global head of DCM, and to FrTdTric LainT, head of fixed income, currencies and commodities for Asia ex-Japan.
As well as over 14 years of experience in fixed-income derivatives marketing and structuring, Gros has held several executive positions in CalyonÆs fixed-income markets division in Paris, London and New York.
In addition to Gros' appointment, Calyon has created three new Asian DCM positions in an attempt to further expand its presence in the region. Previously working with the DCM division in Korea, Ralph Byun has been promoted to executive director of DCM in non-Japan Asia. Agatha Cheung will join from Standard CharteredÆs DCM team in Greater China to become a director.
The firm has also added Elaine Kwan, who most recently worked with ABN AMROÆs DCM team in Asia, as an associate director. Byun, Cheung and Kwan will all be based in Hong Kong and report to Gros.
ôWe continue to see tremendous growth and development in the DCM and corporate risk management business throughout Asia ex-Japan. These key appointments mark CalyonÆs commitment to further enhance the growth of its DCM business in the region,ö says LainT in a written statement.
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