CalPERS announces its search for a new CIO

The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) has announced that it has selected the global executive search firm Dore Partnership to serve as a consultant in the pension fund’s efforts to find its next CIO.

“CalPERS is looking for a strong investor with broad experience who is committed to our public service mission of ensuring the retirement benefits of 2 million people,” said Marcie Frost, CIO at CalPERS. “Dore Partnership is a proven partner, with a successful track record of putting the right people in the right spots all over the world.”

Dore Partnership is a global executive search firm that was founded in 1997 and has offices in New York and London. The firm made more than 900 placements in 20 countries and across 60 different cities.

CalPERS also posted the CIO position online in accordance with state employment procedures. The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and characteristics: