The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 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).
Her appointment will be effective Dec. 1.
Before joining CalSTRS, Kim served as head of equities for the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association. She also worked as an investment officer for the City of Los Angeles. Kim worked in the private sector before joining public service, with experience at Northern Trust Global Investments, Citibank, Barclays Global Investors, and Wilshire Associates.
