BlackRock has hired away two fund firm executives for positions with its Private Client Group.

John Brett is now the head of sales at BlackRock's PCG. He was formerly a director of strategic relationship group at Lord Abbett.

Sheila Lamb joins the New York-headquartered firm as managing director and head of marketing and product development. Lamb leaves a similar role at Columbia Management.

Both report to Anne Ackerley, head of BlackRock's Private Client Group.

Jason Farago, spokesman for Lord Abbett did not immediately return a call seeking comment on a replacement for Brett.

Columbia spokesman Tom Gariepy said that due to restructuring, Columbia would not hire a replacement for Lamb.  

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