Moody’s Names G V Mani as Chief Executive Officer of Copal Amba

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has named G V Mani as Chief Executive Officer of its Copal Amba unit. Copal Amba is a leading provider of offshore research and analytics services to the global financial and corporate sectors.

“We are pleased to have Mani join as Chief Executive Officer of Copal Amba,” said Linda S. Huber, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Moody's Corporation, which owns Copal Amba. “Mani’s leadership and experience will be crucial as we further develop Copal Amba’s capacity to meet the strong global demand for high-quality financial research and analytics.”

Mani will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for Copal Amba. He will work with the senior management team to drive the company’s growth and financial performance while furthering its culture of excellence.

“Copal Amba is recognized throughout the world for the quality of its research and analytics. I am delighted to assume this role and look forward to working with our clients, leadership team, and employees to take Copal Amba to greater heights,” said Mani.

Copal Amba, a unit of Moody’s Corporation, provides offshore research and analytics services for a wide range of clients, from global financial institutions and Fortune 100 corporations to boutique investment banks and asset managers. It was formed through Moody’s acquisitions of Copal Partners and Amba Investment Services. Copal Amba operates seven service delivery centers worldwide.

Mani joins Copal Amba after more than two decades with CRISIL, most recently as President, Strategy, New Initiatives & Global Analytical Center and head of its Global Research & Analytics business. Mani has extensive experience developing, growing and managing global businesses, including knowledge process outsourcing (KPO), information, research and analytics services. He has worked extensively with global clients and managed teams across five continents.

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