Joseph Nelesen, Ph.D.

Director, iShares Product Management & Consulting

Joseph Nelesen, Ph.D., director, is head of the institutional product management & consulting team for U.S. iShares. He is responsible for research and delivering product expertise to global iShares clients and partners. Dr. Nelesen's service with the firm dates back to 2008, including his years with Barclay's Global Investors (BGI), which merged with BlackRock in 2009. At BGI, he served primarily with the product research and development arm of iShares. Prior to joining BGI, Dr. Nelesen worked in the investment banking divisions of Citigroup and Bear, Stearns & Co. in New York and Chicago. He provided M&A and corporate finance ... Read More