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Vialto Partners Appoints Darren Smith as Global Equity and Reward Practice Lead

Leader in global equity and workplace benefits brings experience helping multinational companies navigate global compliance, tax, and mobility

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vialto Partners, a global leader in workforce mobility, tax, and immigration solutions, today announced the appointment of Darren Smith as Global Equity and Reward practice lead. He will oversee all aspects of Vialto’s Global Equity and Reward service offering and report directly to Mike Branca, Vialto’s co-CEO for the Americas region.

Smith joins Vialto from Morgan Stanley, where he was Head of Global Advanced Solutions and Global Intelligence. There, he delivered solutions for complex issues related to workplace benefits, including tax, mobility, global compliance, and employee education.

“I’m thrilled to join Vialto and continue to optimize and scale global equity and reward solutions that address the intricate challenges of a global workforce,” said Smith. “I look forward to working with our teams around the world to shape the future of work and help our clients move talent smoothly and compliantly across borders.

“Darren is known for building scalable solutions that help multinational companies navigate the challenging landscape of global compliance, tax, and mobility,” said Mike Branca, Partner and co-CEO for Vialto in the Americas. “We’re excited that he has agreed to join us from a company with the global footprint and strong reputation of Morgan Stanley, where he built a stellar record of delivering innovative solutions to complex workplace benefit challenges.”

Before Morgan Stanley, Smith served as a leader in several international companies and as a Professor of Finance. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Alberta, and a master's degree in finance and strategic management.

About Vialto Partners

Vialto Partners is a leading provider of integrated solutions for global work, including immigration, tax, managed services, and digital transformation. Trusted by multinational organizations around the world, Vialto combines deep technical expertise with cutting-edge technology to solve the most complex cross-border challenges and enable seamless mobility experiences.

Learn more at www.vialto.com

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