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UBS names Roberts as new head of European activist defence

Roberts takes on role amid a surge in activist interest

UBS names Roberts as new head of European activist defence
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UBS has promoted a senior dealmaker to lead its activist defence unit in Europe, following the departure of former boss Darren Novak to JPMorgan.

David Roberts will become head of activist defence for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to an internal memo seen by Financial News. He will work with Aneliya Crawford, who leads the unit globally from New York, the memo said.

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