South Carolina Retirement System CIO to Leave for New Opportunity
Geoffrey Berg will depart the $47.2 billion pension fund in September.
Newsmakers
Oregon State Treasury Names Tad Fergusson as Director of Private Market Investments
The Meketa managing principal will join the $141 billion system on July 28.
Danita Johnson Named Head of Private Markets at NHRS
The appointment comes as the New Hampshire Retirement System aims to bring a larger share of its investments in-house.
Franklin Templeton Taps Mercer’s Longtime OCIO Boss
After 33 years at Mercer, Rich Nuzum will spearhead FTIS efforts to grow its outsourced CIO business.
AIMCo Names Public Markets Head as New CIO
Justin Lord will helm investments at the $131 billion Alberta Investment Management Corp.
William Blair Names Robert Kendall as Global Head of Investment Management
The former Raymond James Investment Management president will succeed Stephanie Braming.
April Wilcox Named Senior Investment Director at CalSTRS
Promoted from director of investment services, Wilcox will direct the investment operations of the $358 billion plan.
President Trump Signs Tax, Policy Bill
The massive measure raises taxes on certain endowments, extends the federal debt limit, makes cuts to federal benefits and much more.
Barry Kenneth Talks Infrastructure and Institutional Investing
The CIO of the UK's Pension Protection Fund discusses investing in the private markets and investing trends in a webinar with CIO.
Georgetown University Taps Lehigh Endowment for New CIO
Kristin Agatone will become the investment chief of the $3.7 billion endowment, effective September 15, succeeding Michael Barry.
Former UMD Foundation CIO Named Chief Global Strategist at OCIO Provider Acansa
Sam Gallo had previously served as the CIO the University of Maryland Foundation.
Eric Stein Elevated to Voya Investment Management CIO Amid Leadership Shuffle
Stein will be succeeded as the firm’s head of investments and CIO of fixed income by Jeff Hobbs.
NTAM Names Pedro Guazo Head of International, Responsible Investing
Guazo joins Northern Trust Asset Management from his former role as CEO of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund’s investment office.
Daniel Crews Named Deputy CIO of Tennessee Treasury
Grant Leslie will step into Crews’ former role as director of private equity.