Dexia Asset Management has appointed Jean-François Milette vice president and senior relationship manager of its Canadian operations, according to media reports.

Mr Milette has 22 years of previous senior financial experience. He joins Dexia from MFC Global Investments, where he worked as vice president of institutional investments for eastern Canada, reports continued.

Mr Milette is the second recent senior hire for Dexia’s Canadian operations, after Christophe Vandewiele was appointed head of the firm’s Canadian office earlier this month.

Family Wealth Report was unable to reach Dexia for comment at publication time.