Mesirow Financial Holdings has appointed Richard Price as Chairman and CEO, Pensions & Investments reports. In his new role, Price has replaced James Tyree, who passed away on March 16, 2011.

Prior to this, Price served as Mesirow president and COO. He took on increasing responsibilities and had been managing the firm during the illness of Tyree. Click here for the story from Pensions & investments.

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