PGIM, the nvestment management business of U.S.-based Prudential Financial, Inc. has hired William Tsotsos to lead its institutional relationship group (IRG) in Canada, focused on strengthening client relationships and building upon PGIM’s 10 years of experience serving investment decision-makers for Canada’s pension and defined contribution plans. Tsotsos, most recently head of institutional for Canada at Franklin Templeton Investments, will be responsible for connecting clients with PGIM’s expertise across public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives; fostering new product development and strategic partnerships; and growing PGIM’s institutional business in Canada. He will be based out of Toronto and report to Cameron Lochhead, global head of PGIM IRG. Prior to his role with Franklin Templeton, Tsotsos was senior vice president and head of Canada for BrightSphere Investment Group, where he established the firm’s Canadian presence and led the firm’s institutional business in the country. Previously, as managing director at Baring Asset Management, he led sales, client service and consultant relations in Canada.