Former VP Al Gore has been named vice chairman of
Effective immediately, Gore is a member of the companys executive leadership team. The former VP will focus on developing private equity strategies in the biotechnology and information technology sectors, as well as finding opportunities for the company to expand internationally.
"[Gores] economic credentials were honed at the public sectors highest levels as vice president and a member of the U.S. Senate," said Richard Hollander, CEO of MetWest. "His insight and knowledge of the public and private sectors will be invaluable to our organization."
Gore will continue his academic and public policy roles, according to Met West.
MetWest Financials affiliate companys include: Metropolitan West Asset Management, which runs the four Metropolitan West Funds; Metropolitan West Capital Management; Metropolitan West Securities; MW Post Advisory Group; MW Pritchard, Hubble & Herr; and Metropolitan West Financial and Strategic Services.
