Jason Hawkins Named Manager of Pricoa Relocation's Singapore Operatio

    Business Editors/Insurance Writers

    IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2005--Pricoa Relocation, a subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc.(*), has named Jason Hawkins general manager of its Singapore office. Hawkins will be responsible for managing all aspects of the business to include daily operations, client relations and overall business growth in Singapore.
    "Jason is a great asset to our organization," said Jacob George, vice president, Asia, Pricoa Relocation. "His expertise in relocation and project management will benefit our Singapore office and ultimately increase business. He exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and has the interpersonal skills to build on an already strong team."
    Hawkins has nearly 20 years of experience in real estate, investment and development. Most recently, he ran his own company, The Project Management Group that specialized in providing office relocation and construction-related project management for the corporate sector. Previously, he was a director with CB Richard Ellis.

    PRICOA Financial is a brand name and service mark used by Prudential Financial, Inc. of the U.S. and its affiliates in the UK and select countries outside the United States. With more than $500 billion in total assets under management as of December 31, 2004, these companies offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, pension and retirement related services and administration, asset management, securities brokerage, banking and trust services, real estate brokerage franchises and relocation services. For more information, visit www.pricoa.com.
    (*)Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential Plc., which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

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CONTACT: Prudential Financial, Inc. Tisha Jones-Strasner, 949-794-7985

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA NEW JERSEY SINGAPORE UNITED KINGDOM INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE Finance INDUSTRY KEYWORD: INSURANCE BANKING MANAGEMENT CHANGES SOURCE: Prudential Financial, Inc.

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