Financial technology firm
Sheikh, who came to Barra in 1994 from the finance faculty of Indiana University, has helped develop the firms enterprise risk management business.
Honeycutt originally joined Barra in 1992 from Hambrecht & Quist Inc., where he was a VP of corporate finance. In 1999, he left Barra to join
Barra has not had a COO for over a year, said a company representative.
"About six months after Kamal Duggirala took over in August of 1999, he reorganized the executive team so there was no longer a COO and instead had four executive vice presidents," said the spokesperson.
Both Sheikh and Honeycutt report to Duggirala.
"These changes to the management team strongly position us to deliver continued growth through internal investments and potential acquisitions. Robert brings proven operating skills and experience, and Aamir has demonstrated strong client-focused leadership in developing our enterprise risk management business," said Duggirala, in a statement.