Pioneer Snags Former Franklin PM

Pioneer Investments has named David Glazer portfolio manager of the Pioneer Global Equity Fund (GLOSX), effective December 31, 2012. In this newly created position, Glazer joins Marco Pirondini, Head of Equities, U.S., who currently serves as a PM on the fund.

Glazer most recently served as co-PM at Franklin Templeton Global Advisers in New York City, specializing in international small, global small/mid-, and Euro small/mid-capitalization strategies.

“David brings a wealth of experience to Pioneer and serves as an important asset to the growth of our global equities team,” said Pirondini. “Moving forward, David will be critical to shaping and guiding important investment decisions in the portfolio, while maintaining our commitment to value investing.”

Pioneer Investments managed some $201 billion in assets under management as of November 30, 2012, of which approximately $62 billion was managed in the U.S.

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