Pyramis Global Advisors taps Uebelein

Pyramis Global Advisors today announced the appointment of Kevin C. Uebelein as its president and chief executive.

A unit of Boston mutual funds giant Fidelity Investments, Pyramis is an investment management firm focused on serving institutional investors.

Uebelein joins Pyramis from Prudential Financial, where he served as chief investment officer for its international businesses.

Uebelein succeeds Peter J. Smail, who announced his retirement from the firm earlier this year, Pyramis said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)