CalPERS Global Equity Program Gets a ‘B’
It was a much better grade than the CalPERS Investment Office, which got a ‘D’ because of turnover in senior management.
It was a much better grade than the CalPERS Investment Office, which got a ‘D’ because of turnover in senior management.
BlackRock and other investment firms were vying to manage all or part of the largest private equity program in the US.
Ted Eliopoulos is leaving Friday, but new CIO Yu Ben Meng can’t start until January because of a non-compete agreement. Eric Baggesen will become interim CIO.
Yu Ben Meng’s start date is being held up by the Chinese government, which could delay a vote on the launch of a $20 billion direct private equity investment organization.
The hearing on Dec. 5 will help determine if public workers’ pensions can be reduced and could have national implications.
CalPERS consultant finds without a huge increase in new private equity commitments, the fund will see a declining allocation to the asset class.
Priya Mathur, an advocate for CalPERS ESG programs, will be replaced by California police officer Jason Perez.
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Ben Meng’s predecessors did not have deep investment roots, instead administrative and political experience were their calling.
Start date has not yet been determined.
Consultant Wilshire Associates also gives overall CalPERS leadership a C grade.
Deal with Ben Meng is not done, however, as negotiations continue on total compensation.
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