Michael Gould Named CIO of Lehigh Endowment
Gould had served as the university’s interim CIO since August 2025.
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Endowments, Foundations Could Drive Fidelity’s OCIO Push
The manager has nearly doubled assets from higher education and nonprofits over the last three years, according to outsourcing boss Christian Pariseault.
Former Alaska Permanent Fund CEO Joins Star Mountain Capital
Angela Rodell will be a senior adviser at an employee-owned investment firm managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets.
Northern Trust Names Americas Head of Asset Servicing
Jessica Donohue will succeed Melanie Pickett in the role.
Vontobel Names Global Consultant Relations Head
Based in London, Anthony Corrigan will lead the manager’s engagement with investment consultants.
University of Iowa Selects Northern Trust Family Office Executive as CIO
Daniel Gottlieb will join the Iowa Center for Advancement later this month, as its investment office moves to Chicago.
Nomination Period Open for 2026 CIO Lists and Asset Owner Awards
Chief Investment Officer is asking for your help in identifying qualified candidates for various list to be announced during 2026. Below is information for submitting nominations for our NextGen...
Applications Open for 2026 CIO Industry Innovation Awards – Asset Management and Servicing
CIO annually recognizes asset managers and service providers that have truly and reliably enhanced their clients’ portfolios. If you work for a firm that provides asset management or other...
Mike Charette Promoted to New Deputy CIO Role at Michigan MERS
Charette, who has been at the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System for two decades, will oversee equities and fixed-income portfolios.
Valbona Schwab Appointed CIO at Children’s Health in Dallas
The former deputy investment chief of Grinnell College will succeed Ken Lee, who moved to Cal Tech in April 2025.
Manager Who Stole Millions From Pension Clients Files for Congressional Run
Alan Bond was convicted in 2003 for stealing millions in kickback and cherry-picking schemes. Now he is running for a House seat as an independent in New Jersey. Bond says much has changed since then.
LACERA Promotes Luis Lugo to CEO
The former deputy CEO succeeds Santos Kreimann, who announced in January that he was stepping down for health reasons.
Andrew Alley Named Global Head of Infrastructure Investments at PSP
Alley will move from a similar role at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
San Diego Foundation CIO Matt Fettig Adds CFO Role
The $1.8 billion endowment will combine its investment and financial operations.
Mark Levine’s Priorities at the NYC Pension System
The New York City Comptroller aims to increase investments in affordable housing and continue the office’s sustainability initiatives.