David Hammer

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Title: Executive Vice President and Head of Municipal Bond Portfolio Management

Firm: PIMCO

Age: 38

Industry & Community Contributions: Board Member, Boys Hope Girls Hope NY

Fun Facts: Dave lives in Brooklyn with wife and two kids. He enjoys surfing, live music, and recently started competing in outdoor adventure races.

David Hammer has a demonstrated track record of building businesses and leading teams.

In his role at PIMCO, David oversees approximately $17 billion of assets across funds and separately managed accounts and has managed a number of funds ranked in the top decile.

Dave has spearheaded PIMCO's thought leadership on the Puerto Rico debt crisis and other pertinent topics regarding the municipal market. He's led PIMCO's municipal team through a successful leadership transition since taking over the business this year.

He rejoined PIMCO in 2015 from Morgan Stanley, where he was Managing Director and Head of Municipal Trading, Risk Management, and Research. Previously at PIMCO, he was a Senior Vice President and Municipal Bond Portfolio Manager, and prior to joining PIMCO in 2012, he was an Executive Director and Head of the high yield and distressed municipal bond trading group at Morgan Stanley.

 

"Dave has spearheaded PIMCO's thought leadership on the Puerto Rico debt crisis and other pertinent topics regarding the municipal bond market. He's led PIMCO's municipal team through a successful leadership transition since taking over the business. His accomplishments, leadership skills, and future prospects make him an ideal 'Rising Star.'"

Agnes Crane
Senior Vice President, PIMCO

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