AllianceBernstein CFO Rejoins AQR

AllianceBernstein Holding’s CFO, John Howard, will step down from his role on Feb. 15, 2011.

AllianceBernstein Holding’s CFO, John Howard, will step down from his role on Feb. 15, 2011. He will oversee the release of fourth quarter 2010 earnings and assist with the transition. Howard will rejoin hedge fund AQR Capital Management in his former role as COO. AllianceBernstein’s corporate controller, Edward Farrell, has been appointed interim CFO. The asset manager has also hired a firm to conduct an internal and external search for Howard’s successor.

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