Conning, a leading global provider of expert asset management solutions and services to the insurance industry, has announced that Woody E. Bradford has been named president and COO. He also joins Conning's board of directors.

Since the acquisition by Aquiline Capital Partners in late 2009, Conning has been positioning itself to grow its core business and enhance its leadership position in the industry. Bradford's expanded role will serve to accelerate Conning's various growth strategies.

Prior to joining Conning, Bradford was an operating partner with Advent International, a global private equity firm. Previously, he spent 12 years at Putnam Investments where he had multiple roles, including head of corporate development and COO of global distribution.

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