The recommended changes include introducing a 5% target to private debt and restructuring the plan’s U.S. fixed-income and both U.S. and non-U.S. equity portfolios.
The plan initially launched its search to replace Christina Elliott in January.
He will focus on global and regional economic research, analysis and commentary in the newly created role.
The commitment was made as part of the foundation’s efforts to align 100% of its investments with its mission.
The plan expects to select a general investment consultant in November.
The plan is seeking active core and core-plus bond managers to handle roughly $125 million each.
The search follows approval of new asset allocation policies, which introduced a 5% target to international small-cap equity for each plan.
The plan made private equity and real estate commitments with two new managers and five existing managers in March.
He will be responsible for developing MSCI’s research across its product lines and client segments.
The city expects to initiate negotiations with the preferred candidate on Aug. 21.