Luc Francois joins Morgan Stanley as global head of equity derivatives and head of European equities

Based in London, Francois will report to Fab Gallo, global head of equities at Morgan Stanley, and Colin Bryce, head of sales and trading at the US bank.

In his new role, Francois will be responsible for equity sales and trading and for equity derivatives globally. Part of Francois’ new role will include the assumption of the responsibilities of David Russell, head of European equity trading, who will move to Hong Kong to become head of equities in Asia for the US bank. Francois will assume