A Revamped Team for Vanderbilt Endowment
The investment office has added eight new hires over the past two years, including a CIO.
Newsmakers
Indiana Pension System CIO Leaves for Foundation
David Cooper will lead the $3 billion Purdue Research Foundation upon leaving the $30.2 billion retirement system in September.
De-Risking Pioneer Named UK Wealth Fund Guru
The Mayor of London has appointed Edi Truell to lead his vision of a citizens’ wealth fund.
Amundi CIO Joins 300 Club
The iconoclastic think tank inducts its 17th member.
Farmers Insurance Names Karyn Williams as CIO
The current head of insurance investments is expected to lead all investment operations effective September 1.
Ex-Stanford CEO John Powers Joins Credit Suisse
Powers has been tapped to lead the Swiss bank’s hedge fund-buying business just months after leaving the $25 billion endowment.
NY State Teachers’ Taps Insider as PE Chief
After 12 years with the $109 billion fund, Gerald Yahoudy has moved up to managing director of private equity.
PGGM Turns Heat Up on Remuneration Practices
One of Europe’s biggest asset owners wants to set a new standard for salaries and bonuses in the financial and corporate worlds.
Sunsuper’s CIO David Hartley Retires
The Power 100 member will leave the A$34 billion fund after 10 years.
Aberdeen to Buy Funds-of-Funds Arden Asset Management
Attracted by Arden's liquid alts and hedge fund platforms, Aberdeen has inked its second big acquisition in as many months.
Dutch Doctors Pension Cuts Out Performance Fees
SPH removes performance bonuses for asset managers as it de-risks its €9.5 billion portfolio.
UK Infrastructure Project Makes Senior Hires
An infrastructure expert from Lloyds Bank has been hired by the Pensions Infrastructure Project to lead the expansion of its internal team.
KKR Co-Founder Kohlberg Dies
A pioneer of the leveraged buy-out, Jerome Kohlberg has died aged 90.
AIG Appoints Bond Expert Douglas Dachille as CIO
The insurer has also agreed to acquire Dachille’s fixed-income firm, First Principles.
ADIA Names BlackRock Alum to In-House Equities Team
The world’s second largest sovereign wealth fund has hired a noted Japan specialist.