Moody's Investors Service names Doug Segars as Managing Director for EMEA Infrastructure Finance

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Moody's Investors Service names Doug Segars as Managing Director for EMEA Infrastructure Finance

Moody's Investors Service (MIS) has announced the appointment of Doug Segars as Managing Director - Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) - Infrastructure Finance, effective immediately.

In his new role, Doug will lead the Infrastructure Finance ratings and research franchise in EMEA, where until recently he was an Associate Managing Director for Project Finance. His new role will encompass responsibility for utilities, infrastructure corporates, and project financing. He will also be a key member of Moody's Global Infrastructure Finance management team.

Doug joined Moody's in 2014 from Her Majesty's Treasury, where he served as Head of Infrastructure Finance, advised UK Government ministers and led the UK Guarantees Scheme, a GBP40 billion program to provide financial guarantees for projects across a variety of social and economic infrastructure sectors. He also led product design and market engagement for the UK Government's initiative to establish the Green Investment Bank, the first national financial institution created to mobilize private sector capital for sustainable infrastructure development.

Prior to the Treasury, Doug was a Managing Director at Financial Security Assurance, holding a number of positions in the firm's New York, Paris and London offices leading teams structuring GBP7 billion in debt for public-private partnerships, utilities and local authorities. Doug began his career with American Express and Chase Manhattan Bank in New York.

Doug holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business from the University of Georgia and a MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is also a CFA charterholder.

Walt Winrow, Global Managing Director for Infrastructure Finance, Moody's, said:

"Doug is a proven manager with extensive market knowledge and relationships. His 30 year career, with a focus on the infrastructure sector, has seen Doug gain wide ranging experience in management, credit and origination roles making him an excellent choice," says

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