Steven Meier joins the firm after serving as cio of the New York City Retirement Systems.
The retirement board also placed one of its private equity fund-of-funds managers on watch this week.
The retirement system hired five managers as part of a newly approved asset allocation yesterday.
The pension plan approved private equity commitments totaling $2.5 million in the third quarter.
The retirement system also added two private credit commitments in the third quarter.
The pension plan added $79 million in commitments this week.
The senior partner will support the firm’s origination efforts and GP growth initiatives.
The plan received three proposals in response to an RFP issued in April.
The fund exceeded its $3 billion target.
The new hire joined the firm yesterday from MetLife Investment Management.