The search follows the plan announing the impending departure of the incumbent executive director and cio last month.
The plan had previously posted the position to the National Association of Retirement Plan Administrators website in April.
The fund will provide senior secured debt capital to middle market North American businesses.
The firm added a new head of commercial real estate debt and announced additional promotions.
The plans’ new executive director had been handling the position on an interim basis for over a year.
The global private markets manager has announced a series of senior leadership changes.
The firm made new hires within its equities team and across geographies.
The deal is expected to close later this year and will see HighVista Strategies gain approximately $4 billion in assets under management.
A recent award recognition and leadership transition at independent investment consultant LCG Associates validates its structure and customized client-first approach.
The current president will transition to chair.