The appointment comes as the current president and ceo is set to retire later this year.
The city has issued an RFP seeking management and consulting services for its investments.
The plan’s former executive director exited recently.
Christopher Ailman, cio of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, will retire later this year, the plan announced today.
Blackstone has named Ken Caplan and Lionel Assant as global co-cios, the firm announced today.
The plan rehired its consultant, which has since joined the ranks of another firm, late last year.
The plan first began discussing the search in June due to the upcoming contract expiration of its incumbent.
The plans launched a search in September as they looked for improved investment performance.
He will work within the firm’s portfolio strategy and optimization group.
The city is searching for a firm to provide services for its $200 million portfolio.