Ingrid Y. Jacobs Joins Eaton Vance as Chief Diversity Officer

BOSTON, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Corp. ("Eaton Vance"), announced today that Ingrid Y. Jacobs has joined the firm as Chief Diversity Officer.  Based in Boston, Ms. Jacobs will lead Eaton Vance's efforts to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce and to foster more inclusive work environments across the Company's subsidiaries and affiliates.

"Ingrid brings a wealth of experience designing and implementing diversity and inclusion strategies at global corporations," said Mark D. Burkhard, Director of Human Resources "We are confident in her ability to lead Eaton Vance's efforts to attract diverse talent, enhance collaboration and promote continuous learning throughout the Company."

Ms. Jacobs joins Eaton Vance from Raytheon Corporation, where she was Head of Corporate Diversity and Inclusion. She was previously Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Whirlpool Corporation and associated with Fifth Third Bank and General Electric. She earned a B.S. in Agricultural Business from Ohio State University and an M.S. in Human Resources Development from Xavier University.

"As Eaton Vance grows larger and our business interests more diverse, it becomes increasingly imperative for us to achieve greater diversity in our employee base and more inclusive work environments," said Thomas E. Faust Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Ingrid's hiring is a testimony to the Company's commitment to these objectives."

About Eaton Vance
Eaton Vance (NYSE: EV) is a leading global asset manager whose history dates to 1924. With offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $440.1 billion as of April 30, 2018, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service, timely innovation and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning investors. For more information, visit eatonvance.com.

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