Calvert Investments' [profile] third-party distribution chief is retiring, and one of Calvert's own is taking his place. Today the Bethesda, Maryland-based mutual fund firm revealed the promotion of Anthony Eames to head of third-party distribution, succeeding the retiring Craig Cloyed.

Eames rose to senior vice president on September 1, 2011 when Cloyed revealed plans to retire early this year, and Eames took over wholesale distribution on January 1, 2012. Eames joined Calvert in 1995, and since 1999 he's served as senior wholesaler in the Northeast.

Barbara Krumsiek, president and CEO of Calvert, described Eames' "experience and knowledge" as invaluable.

"I have full confidence in his ability to lead and motivate our wholesaling team," Krumsiek stated.

As of January 1, Calvert boasted more than $12 billion in assets under management.

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Company Press Release

BETHESDA, Md.--Calvert Investments a leading provider of sustainable and responsible investments, announced the promotion of Anthony Eames. Mr. Eames will now lead Calvert’s third-party distribution efforts.

Mr. Eames was promoted to Senior Vice President of Calvert Investment Distributors, Inc. on September 1, 2011 when the previous head, Craig Cloyed, announced plans to retire in early 2012. Mr. Eames assumed responsibility for wholesale distribution on January 1, 2012. Mr. Eames has represented the firm as senior wholesaler in the Northeast region since 1999. He joined the firm in 1995 and held various client servicing and sales positions prior to assuming his role in the Northeast. Mr. Eames received a B.A. in English from Wittenberg University and holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist and Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor designations. He is Series 7, 63 and 24 licensed.

“I am pleased to welcome Anthony to our management team and as leader of our firm’s wholesaling efforts. I have full confidence in his ability to lead and motivate our wholesaling team,” said Barbara J. Krumsiek, President & CEO, Calvert Investments. “His experience and knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business.”

About Calvert Investments

Calvert Investments is an investment management company that offers mutual funds and separate accounts to institutional investors, retirement plans, financial intermediaries, and their clients. By combining rigorous analysis with independent thinking, our disciplined approach to money management goes beyond traditional factors in order to manage risk and to identify investment opportunities with greater long-term potential. We offer more than 42 equity, bond, cash, and asset allocation investment strategies, many of which feature integrated corporate sustainability and responsibility research. Founded in 1976 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, Calvert Investments managed assets of more than $12 billion as of January 1, 2012. More information is available at www.Calvert.com.

 

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