The Boston Foundation Taps Natalie Herter as CIO
She will succeed George Wilson, who is retiring from the role after more than 18 years.
Newsmakers
Australia’s Future Fund CEO Stepping Down
Raphael Arndt is leaving the country’s sovereign wealth fund after close to two decades, including six years in which he led the organization.
Heinz Endowments Names John Barker CIO
Barker joins after 19 years at the Kresge Foundation, the last four as CIO.
Iowa Governor Appoints New IPERS Chief Executive
Martin Noven, formerly of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, will succeed Greg Samorajski.
The 8th Wonder of The World: Why the Value of Liquidity Extends Beyond Yield
Federated Hermes Chair and CEO Christopher Donohue discusses how money market funds have become a core component of institutional cash management and a potential role for tokenized money funds.
Kresge Foundation Establishes Leadership Transition
Jon Gentry will assume the senior investment leadership role, succeeding John Barker, with Emily Bertsche appointed deputy CIO.
Franklin Templeton Hires Wen Nannen to Lead US Insurance General Account Solutions
Nannen will help develop investment products for insurance clients.
Scherman Foundation Taps Commonfund for New CEO
George Suttles will succeed the retiring Mike Pratt at the foundation.
Deborah Wardle Named International CIO at Mercer
The 16-year veteran of the company was promoted after overseeing investment teams across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Norfund Appoints Mark Davis as Inaugural CIO
The Norwegian investment fund for developing markets promoted its executive vice president for renewable energy to the top investor role.
Singapore’s GIC Reshuffles Investment Leadership
The sovereign wealth fund promoted two CIOs into roles as deputy group CIOs.
Cerity Partners Hires Will Peng as Chief Innovation Officer
Peng is tasked with driving artificial intelligence adoption at the wealth management and OCIO firm.
Nuveen Appoints New Head of Americas Institutional Distribution
Geremy Kawaller arrives from BlackRock to lead coverage for U.S. and Canadian clients.
TIFF Names Senior Leaders to Build Out Secondaries Platform
Andrew Murray and Stephen Grau will expand the $11 billion OCIO firm’s capabilities in the private equity secondary market.
Apollo Investor Relations MD Moves to AEA Investors
Adam Biren will lead the firm’s capital formation efforts and limited partner relationships.