BNY Mellon has appointed Mitchell Harris as the sole head of the company’s asset management business on an interim basis. Harris also continues in his role as chairman of the fixed income, cash and currency group of BNY Mellon Asset Management. The company is currently conducting a search for a permanent head of the asset management business. Jon Little, who had been serving as interim co-head of the business with Harris, is leaving to accept a new opportunity in the financial services industry. “Our asset management business has great management strength across our boutiques,” says Robert P. Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer of BNY Mellon. “The asset management leadership team has demonstrated resilience through challenging market cycles, continuing to provide our clients with strong investment performance and superior service around the globe. I’m pleased that we have the benefit of Mitchell’s outstanding leadership during this transition period and we wish Jon the best in his new role.”