The minority investment is being made via Wafra Inc.’s Strategic Partnerships platform.
The new ceo has been with the firm since 2011.
Artisan has entered into an agreement to acquire a nearly $1 billion real estate firm.
The new managing director will focus on the marketing and distribution of private capital and currency capabilities to institutional investors and consultants across North America.
The firm also surpasses $1.75 billion in regulatory assets under management.
The new hire will lead the firm’s defined contribution distribution team.
Fundraising surpassed the firm’s goal in 10 months with over $500 million in total commitments.
The firm welcomed back a former team member to co-lead its emerging market debt team.
The role is newly created.
Mark Kiesel has served as the firm’s cio of global credit since 2014.