Ann Neidenbach, who joined Cowen on the closing of the company’s recent acquisition of Convergex, has been appointed Managing Director and Chief Information Officer and will direct the firm’s global strategic technology innovations across all business lines.

In addition, Kelly Weigel was promoted to Head of Marketing and Client Services and will oversee the coordination of the firm’s global corporate access, marketing and communications initiatives. Finally, Patrice Growney Aitken has joined Cowen’s Equity Sales and Trading team as Managing Director and Head of Mid-Atlantic Equity Sales.
 
“I am very pleased to welcome Ann and Patrice to the Cowen team as they both are proven leaders in their respective fields and bring to Cowen an impressive background in the financial services field and underscore Cowen’s vision to foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment,” says Jeffrey M Solomon (pictured), President of Cowen. “In addition, since joining Cowen over 3 years ago, Kelly has elevated Cowen’s Corporate Access initiative with a commitment on delivering exceptional client service. In her expanded role, Kelly will oversee the firm’s global marketing and media relations initiatives and will provide her strategic vision to further promote Cowen and its vast offerings to our global client base.”