Jefferies Adds James P. Fadel As Head of European Structured Debt Capital Markets

Jefferies Group (NYSE: JEF) today announced the addition of James P. Fadel, who joins as a Managing Director and Head of European Structured Debt Capital Markets in London. He will be responsible for the origination, execution and syndication of structured products, including mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

"The addition of Jim to lead our Structured Products Capital Markets business in Europe is an important next step as we continue to globalise our client offering and leverage our international distribution platform.

Jefferies' successful global ABS/MBS sales and trading business coupled with Jim's significant experience and track record will enhance the scope and quality of our European MBS/ABS footprint." commented David Weaver, President of Jefferies International.

In a joint statement, Steven Hulett and Craig Tipping, Co-Heads of Jefferies' European MBS/ABS Group, commented, “We are thrilled that Jim is joining Jefferies as we continue to build-out our structured product franchise in Europe for our clients.”

Mr. Fadel brings to Jefferies more than 28 years of experience, including more than twelve years at Morgan Stanley in New York and London, where he was a Managing Director and Head of European ABS and RMBS. Previously, he was a Managing Director and Head of U.S. ABS at Prudential Securities in New York, and prior to that, was a Vice President for MBS at Citigroup. He received an MBA and BBA from Pace University.