JP Morgan Chase has appointed Irene Tse as CIO for North America. She is joining the firm from Duquesne Capital Management, where she was managing director and portfolio manager.

In her new role, Tse will report to CIO, Ina Drew and will join the firm’s executive committee. Tse will be replacing Althea Duersten, who has decided to retire later in 2011.

Click here for the release from Business Wire.