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A roundup of stories from the institutional investment universe.

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Brown Announces CIO Succession

Brown University is promoting two senior investment team members to lead oversight and management of its more than $8 billion endowment.

10.07.26
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Minnesota Blue Cross Names CIO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has hired Todd Hedtke as treasurer and cio.

10.07.26
Ill. Treasurer Names Co-Deputy CIO
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Ill. Treasurer Names Co-Deputy CIO

Johanna Perez has rejoined the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office as co-deputy cio, a spokesperson confirmed

10.07.26
Austin Adds Private Equity Head
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Austin Adds Private Equity Head

The $4.3 billion City of Austin (Texas) Employees’ Retirement System has hired Jaime Aguirre as its director of private equity.

10.07.26
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Texas Teacher CIO Retiring

Jase Auby will retire as cio of the $235 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

10.07.26
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Nevada Promotes For CIO Role

The $75 billion Nevada Public Employees Retirement System appointed Lauren Larson as its new cio at it’s July board meeting.

08.05.26
ASU Director Joins Health System
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ASU Director Joins Health System

Brian Fischer recently left his role as director of investments at ASU Enterprise Partners to join Presbyterian Healthcare Services in a similar role.

08.05.26
Marquette Adds Consultant
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Marquette Adds Consultant

Bradford Stephan joined investment consultant Marquette Associates as a senior v.p. last month

08.05.26
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Hershey Trust CIO Departs

Hershey Trust Company CEO and CIO Leslie Lenzo recently stepped down from the position to form investment advisory and outsourced cio firm L-Squared Investment Solutions.

08.05.26
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RIA Quincy Wells Hires First CIO

Matt DenBleyker has joined Quincy Wells Advisors as its new cio.

08.05.26