AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. and AllianceBernstein L.P., announced Erin Bigley has been named as the firm's Chief Responsibility Officer. Ms. Bigley will oversee the firm's responsible investing strategy, extensive research, engagement, stewardship activities, corporate responsibility, and continued integration of responsible investing into key strategic decisions.Ms. Bigley brings distinct insight and substantial experience to the role, having spent more than 20 years at AB, most recently as the Head of Fixed Income Responsible Investing and having served as a founding member of the firm's Responsible Investment Steering Committee. Ms. Bigley's portfolio-management experience, industry expertise, and passion for responsibility positions her for success as Chief Responsibility Officer, as she continues to advance responsibility in all aspects of AB's business.

In addition to her role as Chief Responsibility Officer, Ms. Bigley has joined the firm's Operating Committee. Ms. Bigley is also the co-chair of the firm's Women's Leadership Council, a council committed to convening senior leaders to cultivate an inclusive and diverse environment for women to build and broaden leadership roles at AB.Ms. Bigley replaces Michelle Dunstan, who has departed the firm to pursue an external opportunity. Ms. Bigley is based in New York City.