He joined from Thornburg Investment Management on July 11.
The plans concluded a search launched last year in anticipation of four contract expirations.
She will be responsible for research, analysis and evaluation of investment managers across the international equities asset class.
He will help reinforce business development, portfolio company stewardship and sourcing capabilities.
A total of three firms will be interviewed at a special board meeting this week.
The plan will commit up to $3.9 billion to private equity, private credit and real assets.
No bond or currency managers expect inflation to fall below the Federal Reserve’s target in the next 12 months.
The plan has begun its search seeking a replacement for CIO Elizabeth Miller, who has retired.
The plan is seeking firms providing long volatility and systematic trend following strategies.
He will assist with research, evaluation and selection of private equity managers.