He will focus on global interest rates, FX and securitized assets, the firm said.
The new hire will focus on channel marketing and brand strategy, content development and activation, digital solutions, product marketing and marketing operations.
He works with existing and prospective investments into businesses in the specialty materials, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
David Villa had served as the cio of the $145 billion plan since 2006.
The cio of a mid-Atlantic institute will retire from the organization.
He will be responsible for raising capital in North America for all of Starwood’s private investment funds and co-investments.
His appointment to the board of directors will be recommended to shareholders on April 20.
The cio of a college in New England is departing later this year.
A California plan is continuing to market its cio position in advance of the retirement of its incumbent.
She will serve alongside Co-CEO Bryan Shipley.