UK – Andrew Dyson, the former head of US multinational investment consulting at consultant William M. Mercer, has been appointed head of institutional marketing at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers.

In the newly created role, Dyson will be responsible for developing the company’s institutional business with focus on client servicing, product strategy and consultant relationships.

He will report to Elizabeth Corley, head of marketing, and Charles Farquharson, head of the institutional client division.

Dyson, currently based in New York, will return to London for his new position.