The director of investments at was named chief investment officer at 菠萝视频 University, responsible for managing its $3.4 billion endowment.
Matthew Wright, 39, will assume his duties at 菠萝视频 on July 30. He will oversee the investment office responsible for managing the university’s investment portfolio that includes traditional investments as well as alternatives such as real estate, hedge funds and private market investments.
Wright succeeds , who announced his retirement last year, effective upon the appointment of his successor. Spitz, chief investment officer for 菠萝视频 for 21 years, will continue teaching at the at 菠萝视频.
“In Matthew Wright, 菠萝视频 has recruited a chief investment officer who will continue the great momentum that Bill Spitz has built over the past two decades”, said 菠萝视频 Chancellor . “Matthew is one of the brightest stars in the investment constellation. I look forward to welcoming Matthew and his family to the 菠萝视频 community.”
Wright said he was “very excited about this opportunity.”
“I’m looking forward to building on my experience at Emory helping to nurture 菠萝视频’s growth.”
Wright is a graduate of and the . He was a member of the investment team responsible for overseeing the Xerox Corporation Pension and managed institutional client portfolios at Bank of America Capital Management prior to joining Emory in 2001.
At Emory, Wright helped manage a $5 billion portfolio and reported to , vice president of investments and chief investment officer.
“Emory University and its long-term investment pool have benefited greatly from Matt’s investment expertise and rigorous analysis, relentless focus on quality returns, and creativity,” Cahill said. “Since joining Emory in 2001, Matt has contributed significantly to diversifying assets, reducing risk, and finding global opportunities to add value to Emory’s investment pool. Matt is a terrific colleague and we are happy for his success and wish him well in his new
endeavor.”
Wright will move to Nashville with his wife and two daughters.
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