Barings LLC has appointed Ghadir Abu Leil-Cooper global head of equities.

Leil-Cooper succeeds Jean-Louis Scandella, who left the company in early November, Pensions & Investments reported, citing a company spokeswoman.

In addition to her new role, Leil-Cooper will continue to serve as head of the Europe, Middle East and Africa and global frontiers equity team at the company, according to the report.