She was previously an associate partner and senior investment consultant at Aon Investments USA.

Amanda White examines how investors in Japan, Sweden, the US and Canada are addressing the diversity question as part of their internal organization and in their investments and the managers they work with.

“We fundamentally believe that diverse companies will perform better, that diverse companies will also be able to retain their top talent longer,” the CalPERS CEO said.

The transaction furthers CIBC’s growth opportunities in the U.S. market.

They will promote a more diverse and inclusive workplace at Blackstone and its portfolio companies.

He will oversee all aspects of the Toronto-based firm’s secondaries program.