Industry News
A roundup of stories from the institutional investment universe.
Seattle Investment Officer Joins Meketa
Cecelia Chen, senior investment officer at the $3.5 billion Seattle City Employees’ Retirement
05.05.21
LACERA Adds To Investment Team
The $66.3 billion Los Angeles County (Calif.) Employees Retirement Association has added three new
05.05.21
Wisconsin Appoints New CIO
The $143.9 billion State of Wisconsin Investment Board has appointed Edwin Denson as its new
05.05.21
Columbus Point Global Equity Strategy Gaining Traction
A collaborative culture and singular investment focus have led global equity manager Columbus Point
04.07.21
Illinois Police Names First CIO
The Illinois Police Officers’ Pension Investment Fund has named Kent Custer as its first cio, the
04.07.21
Rockefeller Hires CIO From NE College
Rockefeller University has named Paula Volent as its next v.p. and cio, effective Aug. 15.
Volent
04.07.21
Ohio Teachers Taps 2 Directors
The $87.7 billion State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio has filled its director positions for
04.07.21
CalPERS Managing Inv. Director Dies
Managing Investment Director Kevin Winter of the $446.8 billion California Public Employees’
04.07.21
J.P. Morgan Launches Emerging Alternative Manager Initiative
Firm has launched a new initiative to provide capital to funds managed by diverse and emerging alternative investment managers.
03.08.21
SWIB Appoints Interim Leadership
The $129.8 billion State of Wisconsin Investment Board approved an interim leadership structure at its Feb. 23 special board meeting, according to live audio.
03.03.21
September 2025 Issue
This month we have news on a university expressing interest in emerging private equity and venture capital firms.