Industry News

A roundup of stories from the institutional investment universe.

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Ford Hires Chief Innovation Officer

The approximately $16 billion Ford Foundation has hired Noorain Khan for the newly created executive role of v.p. and chief innovation officer to “drive the foundation’s innovation strategy” as well as accelerate its social impact.

12.03.25
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Illinois TRS Hires Senior PE Analyst

The $79.2 billion Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois has hired Catherine Lynch as a senior investment analyst in private equity.

12.03.25
Texas Muni. PE Head Departs
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Texas Muni. PE Head Departs

Philip Hunter O’Brien, managing director and head of private equity at the $45.4 billion Texas Municipal Retirement System.

12.02.25
CalPERS Hires Deputy CIO
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CalPERS Hires Deputy CIO

June Kim is joining the California Public Employees’ Retirement System as deputy cio for public markets.

11.05.25
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South Carolina Taps New CIO

The $50.3 billion South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission has named Bryan Moore as its new cio.

11.05.25
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Van Andel Institute Names CIO

The Van Andel Institute has named Associate Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Ted Heilman as its next investment head.

11.05.25
Tufts CIO Departs
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Tufts CIO Departs

Tufts University CIO Craig Smith left the institution on Oct. 15.

11.05.25
Baltimore F&P Bolsters Team
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Baltimore F&P Bolsters Team

The $3.7 billion Baltimore City Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System has hired Ezana Gebru as its new senior investment officer.

11.05.25
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Illinois TRS Hires Investment Officer

Powis Forjoe has joined the $79.2 billion Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois as a senior investment officer of diversifying strategies.

11.05.25
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NJ Real Assets Head Departs

Niraj Agarwal has joined Fidelity Investments as a portfolio manager for private real assets.

10.01.25