The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has announced senior leadership changes within its investment division.
“The vacancy resulting from Ron Mock’s appointment to succeed me as CEO on Jan. 1, 2014, was the catalyst for a strategic review led by Ron and Neil Petroff, executive vice-president and chief investment officer,” says Teachers’ president and CEO Jim Leech.
All of the following appointments within the investment division, headed by Neil Petroff, are effective Oct. 21, 2013.
- Wayne Kozun will take on the role of senior vice-president, fixed income and alternative investments, replacing Mock. Kozun is currently senior vice-president, public equities.
- Michael Wissell will become senior vice-president, public equities. He’s currently senior vice-president, tactical asset allocation and natural resources.
- Jane Rowe, senior vice-president, Teachers’ Private Capital, has been given additional responsibilities for the organization’s strategy for its growing physical presence internationally and for the long-term equities group. In addition, she will replace Mock on the board of Cadillac Fairview, Teachers’ real estate subsidiary, as well as take over the chair of the investment division credit and counterparty committee.
- Ziad Hindo will take on the role of senior vice-president, tactical asset allocation and natural resources. He’s currently vice-president, global opportunities and natural resources.
- Andrew Claerhout will become senior vice-president, infrastructure. He is currently vice-president, Teachers’ Private Capital.
The investment leadership team also includes Barbara Zvan, senior vice-president and chief investment risk officer, and Dan Houle, vice-president, investment operations.
Teachers’ says any follow-on appointments will be announced in due course, as the leaders of the departments affected complete their transition plans.
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