Newton, the global asset management subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, has announced the hiring of Chris Henkel for its Newton Capital Management unit in Canada and the US.

Henkel is the former founding partner of Thomas Weisel Partners. He joins Newton to head up the West Coast area, focusing on client service, consultant relations and business development. He will report directly to Ciaran Spillane, the head of North American business.

Newton has over $4 billion in assets under management for its North America-based clients. Its affiliated companies are Newton Investment Management, Newton Capital Management, Newton International Investment Management, Newton Capital Management, and Newton Fund Managers.