Doris Duke Foundation Hires Chief Technology Officer
Hong Qu will oversee the $2 billion foundation’s use of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Newsmakers
SEC Dwindles to 2 Commissioners This Week
Commissioner Hester Peirce confirmed she will step down on October 2.
AllianceBernstein President to Become New CEO
Onur Erzan, who became the firm's president in January, will succeed Seth Bernstein in 2027.
Brown University Promotes Endowment Investment Leaders as CIO Departs
Two senior members of the university’s investment team will move up to lead the office next year.
Texas Teachers CIO Jase Auby to Retire Next Year
The 17-year veteran of the $225 billion pension fund will step down on January 31, 2027.
Northwestern Medicine Appoints New CIO
Harisha Koneru Haigh moves over from Northwestern University’s investment office.
Mellon Foundation Promotes Deputy to CIO Post
Abigail Kahn Archibald succeeds Scott Taylor as the investment chief of the $7.8 billion fund.
Cambridge Associates Marks European Expansion With Milan Office, Senior Appointments
Raphael Heynold and Riccardo Pianeti will lead client growth and engagement in the region.
TIAA Adds Executive for Tech, AI Risk
Divyangi Anchan joins the firm as chief risk and compliance officer for technology and AI risk.
AIMCo Adds 2 to Board of Directors
The Canadian pension appointed Ron Helmhold and Hugh O'Reilly to terms ending in 2029.
HighVista’s Raphi Schorr: Continuation Funds Are More Than Liquidity Solutions
The deputy CIO argues that extended private ownership is a structural shift, not a temporary market dislocation, and says the vehicles are becoming a permanent feature of private equity.
Nuveen Private Capital Appoints Consultant Relations MD
Robert Rdzak will lead engagement with investment consultants for two of the manager’s investments shops.
Council of Institutional Investors Appoints Glenn Davis as Executive Director
Davis was named as deputy director in 2020.
Northern Trust Asset Management Names Global Institutional Client Group Head
Amy Johnston will lead the firm’s engagement with asset owners.