NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Calamos Investments announced today that David M. Swanson will join the firm as executive vice president of distribution-marketing, effective on April 5, 2004.
Swanson has more than 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, he served as chief operating officer at Van Kampen Investments and head of global products for Morgan Stanley. Prior to joining Van Kampen, Swanson acted as executive vice president and director of marketing for Scudder Kemper Investments.
"Dave's knowledge and expertise in the financial services industry will be a great asset as Calamos Investments continues to grow," said John P. Calamos, Sr., chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Calamos Investments. "We believe his capabilities will bolster the firm in its pursuit of strengthening our relationships within the financial advisor community."
About CALAMOS
CALAMOS INVESTMENTS provides professional money management services to clients that include major corporations, public and private institutions, pension funds, insurance companies and individuals and is an investment advisor to open-end and closed-end funds. It offers equity, high yield, global/international, convertible growth, convertible, and alternative investment strategies. Engaged in securities research and investing since 1977, the firm manages $25.3 billion in assets as of Jan. 31, 2004.