The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) today announced that it has hired June Kim as its new Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Public Markets. Kim has nearly three decades of investing experience, most recently as senior investment director of total fund management at the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS).
“June brings a proven track record of success in both the public and private sectors, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the CalPERS team,” said Chief Executive Officer Marcie Frost. “We look forward to June’s leadership and insight as she brings a wealth of investing knowledge to help CalPERS fulfill its mission to deliver retirement security to our members.”
At CalPERS, Kim will report to Chief Investment Officer Stephen Gilmore and work closely with the agency’s managing investment directors to lead decision-making across the portfolio. Her appointment will be effective December 1.
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