The new hire will lead global growth initiatives and expansion of institutional investor relationships.
The pension fund hired a new consultant last month after finalist interviews held in January.
Global equity manager GQG Partners is entering the private markets with the launch of GQG Private Capital Solutions.
Global alternative investment manager Canyon Partners has sold a minority stake.
The plan eliminated two hedge fund investments and will redistribute the funds to increased allocations with other portfolio managers.
Firm has appointed Mike Ungari as head of real estate.
The plan opted for an emerging markets equity fund with more diversified holdings.
The middle market private equity closed the oversubscribed fund with approximately $1.4 billion in commitments.
The pension fund approved the staff recommended RFP last week.
The plan hired its first private markets analyst earlier this year.