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Edward (Ted) Pick

Chief Executive Officer at MORGAN STANLEY
Since January 1, 2024
Age
56 years
Education
Graduated from Middlebury College with Phi Beta Kappa honors and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Tenure
Joined Morgan Stanley in 1990 and progressed through roles such as Co-Head of Global Equity Capital Markets, Global Head of Sales and Trading, Global Head of Institutional Securities, Co-President and Co-Head of Corporate Strategy, before assuming the role of CEO in 2024.

Also at MORGAN STANLEY

AMS
Andrew M. Saperstein
Co-President and Head of Wealth and Investment Management
CAS
Charles A. Smith
Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
DAS
Daniel A. Simkowitz
Co-President and Head of Institutional Securities

About

Edward (Ted) Pick is a seasoned executive with a robust track record in the financial services industry. His career at Morgan Stanley, which began in 1990, has been marked by progressive leadership and a reputation for strategic insight and effective crisis management.

Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in key business turnarounds, notably revitalizing the fixed income division and driving global equities and institutional securities to leading positions. His ability to steer complex transformations and execute forward-thinking strategies has had a significant impact on the firm’s growth and global positioning.

Beyond his executive roles, he is actively engaged in governance and philanthropic activities. He has contributed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves on pivotal advisory boards, and is a board member at the Institute of International Finance, reflecting his commitment both to the firm and to broader community and industry initiatives.

$MS Performance Under Edward (Ted) Pick

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range
Morgan Stanley Co-President and Co-Head of Corporate Strategy June 2021 to December 2023
Morgan Stanley Head of Institutional Securities July 2018 to December 2023
Morgan Stanley Global Head of Sales and Trading October 2015 to July 2018
Morgan Stanley Head of Global Equities March 2011 to October 2015
Morgan Stanley Co-Head of Global Equities April 2009 to March 2011
Morgan Stanley Co-Head of Global Capital Markets July 2008 to April 2009
Morgan Stanley Co-Head of Global Equity Capital Markets December 2005 to July 2008

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
2024 RSUs (Deferred Equity Award)76,064 RSUs<br>$6,412,500Vest on January 27, 2027Grant Date: January 17, 2024 <br>Stock Price: $84.3039 <br>Conditions: Cancellation for competition, cause, disclosure of proprietary information, and improper solicitation

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

2024 Performance-Vested Equity Award (PSUs)

Component NameTarget UnitsGrant Date Fair ValueVesting ScheduleEvaluation PeriodConditions
2024 PSUs (Performance Award)99,638 PSUs $8,400,000 Vesting based on achievement of performance goals2024-2026 Subject to clawback for unmet performance conditions; no detailed performance metrics, thresholds, targets, cap, or weights provided

Note: Detailed performance metrics, thresholds, targets, maximum (cap), and weightings are not specified in the documents.

Interviews

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick on his vision for the company: $10 trillion asset goal, 20% returns thumbnail

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick on his vision for the company: $10 trillion asset goal, 20% returns

CNBC Television
6:40 min
Jan 18, 2024
Morgan Stanley&#39;s incoming CEO Ted Pick: Our business strategy is sound, there will be no change thumbnail

Morgan Stanley's incoming CEO Ted Pick: Our business strategy is sound, there will be no change

CNBC Television
3:46 min
Oct 26, 2023
Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman, Ted Pick on CEO Transition thumbnail

Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman, Ted Pick on CEO Transition

Bloomberg Television
12:16 min
Oct 26, 2023
Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick: Bullish on the M&amp;A cycle in 2025 thumbnail

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick: Bullish on the M&A cycle in 2025

CNBC Television
5:54 min
Jan 23, 2025
Davos 2024: Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick on New Role, M&amp;A and Hiring thumbnail

Davos 2024: Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick on New Role, M&A and Hiring

Bloomberg Television
11:11 min
Jan 18, 2024
Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick: US and China have a path to &#39;mutually&#39; pro-growth solutions thumbnail

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick: US and China have a path to 'mutually' pro-growth solutions

CNBC International Live
3:03 min
Nov 21, 2024
Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick Talks Third Quarter Earnings | Bloomberg Talks thumbnail

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick Talks Third Quarter Earnings | Bloomberg Talks

Bloomberg Podcasts
13:08 min
Oct 16, 2024
Morgan Stanley CEO Pick on Deals, Earnings, Election (full interview) thumbnail

Morgan Stanley CEO Pick on Deals, Earnings, Election (full interview)

Bloomberg Television
12:51 min
Oct 16, 2024
Goldman&#39;s David Solomon, Morgan Stanley&#39;s Ted Pick on What Investors Need From China thumbnail

Goldman's David Solomon, Morgan Stanley's Ted Pick on What Investors Need From China

Bloomberg Television
2:39 min
Nov 19, 2024
2024 was a &#39;year of outperformance&#39;: Morgan Stanley CEO thumbnail

2024 was a 'year of outperformance': Morgan Stanley CEO

CNBC International Live
3:01 min
Nov 21, 2024
Morgan Stanley&#39;s Ted Pick Talks Trump, M&amp;A Picking Up, Risk | Bloomberg Talks thumbnail

Morgan Stanley's Ted Pick Talks Trump, M&A Picking Up, Risk | Bloomberg Talks

Bloomberg Podcasts
9:47 min
Jan 23, 2025
Morgan Stanley&#39;s Pick on Trump, M&amp;A Picking Up, Risk Taking, Wealth Management thumbnail

Morgan Stanley's Pick on Trump, M&A Picking Up, Risk Taking, Wealth Management

Bloomberg Television
9:26 min
Jan 23, 2025
Equities Business Showing Great Results: Morgan Stanley CEO thumbnail

Equities Business Showing Great Results: Morgan Stanley CEO

Bloomberg Podcasts
9:26 min
Jan 23, 2025
Davos 2024: Morgan Stanley Has Enough Growth Without M&amp;A, CEO Says thumbnail

Davos 2024: Morgan Stanley Has Enough Growth Without M&A, CEO Says

Bloomberg Television
1:44 min
Jan 18, 2024
Morgan Stanley CEO Says Trading Leaders Are Pulling Away From the Pack thumbnail

Morgan Stanley CEO Says Trading Leaders Are Pulling Away From the Pack

Bloomberg Television
3:48 min
Oct 16, 2024
Morgan Stanley CEO Talks Taking Over as New CEO | Bloomberg Talks thumbnail

Morgan Stanley CEO Talks Taking Over as New CEO | Bloomberg Talks

Bloomberg Podcasts
11:30 min
Jan 18, 2024