Neuberger Berman has named Jack Rivkin as its chief investment officer replacing Michael. M. Kassen, who retired on December 31, 2002. Rivkin takes the new title in addition to his duties as executive vice president and head of research, research sales, and equity trading.

"Neuberger Berman is very fortunate to have an investment professional of Jack Rivkin's caliber in this position," said Jeffrey B. Lane, Neuberger Berman president and chief executive officer in a statement. "In his long and distinguished career, he has earned the respect of investment managers and research analysts throughout the industry.

"Neuberger Berman also thanks Michael Kassen for his many years of dedicated service. We support and admire Michael's desire to pursue a more active role in the non-profit arena and wish him well in his future endeavors," added Lane.  

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