(June 17, 2014) — New Zealand’s Superannuation Fund has appointed Matt Whineray as its first-ever CIO.
The 44-year-old has worked at the NZ$25 billion (US$22 billion) fund since 2008, when he joined as general manager of private markets. He will vacate the role of general manager of investments to take over as CIO.
In his new position he will take charge of a 35-person team and be responsible for all investment and asset allocation decisions.
Whineray was previously head of financial sponsor coverage for non-Japan Asia at Credit Suisse in Hong Kong. He has also worked at First NZ Capital as managing director and at Credit Suisse First Boston in New York.
“Matt brings integrity, leadership skills and intellectual strength to the newly created CIO role, and has a strong team of investment professionals to motivate,” said CEO Adrian Orr. “His appointment as CIO is important to the ongoing success of the fund.”
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund was recognised at the top sovereign wealth fund in aiCIO‘s Class of 2012 Industry Innovations awards.
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