Mr. Hunt is based in London and is responsible for analysing and evaluating the credit-worthiness of high yield bond issuers and for making timely investment recommendations.

The appointment marks the latest in a series of strategic steps to enhance Eaton Vance’s high yield and broader fixed income offerings.

“Bo’s appointment comes at a very exciting time for our strategy, and he will be a great addition to our team,” said Mr. Mueller. “His in-depth experience and understanding of fixed income markets bolsters our global investment research capabilities and strengthens our investment offerings.”

Mr. Hunt joins from Fidelity International in London, where he served most recently as a credit analyst in the firm’s fixed income division. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mr. Hunt was a stressed/distressed credit analyst within the Global Credit & Special Situations Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York. He previously held credit analyst roles at Petsky Prunier LLC and Rothschild Inc. Mr. Hunt graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of science in economics.

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