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Deborah Medenica on the Emerging Markets Strategy | Alger
“Wrapping up 2015, we saw slowing economic growth and higher volatility across capital markets. However, emerging markets is still growing at one-and-a-half to two times that of the developed world. So, I think we’re looking at a very constructive 2016.” Alger Emerging Markets Strategy Portfolio Manager Deborah A. Vélez Medenica gives an up to date outlook…
40 Under 40 2015 | Baltimore Business Journal
The Baltimore Business Journal has announced its 2015 40 Under 40 honorees. Click through the slideshow to meet them. Meet the Honorees
2015-2016 White House Fellows
Founded in 1964, the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships is one of America’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government. Selected individuals typically spend a year working as a full-time, paid Fellow to…
Voice of Experience: Seble Tareke-Williams; Managing Director, NYC Interborough Fund; Emmes Asset Management Company LLC By Cathie Ericson | The Glass Hammer
Seble Tareke-Williams describes her professional path as nontraditional, but each step has been vital to creating her current career, which combines her real estate investing acumen with her passion for community development. She started her post-college career at a social policy think tank before running an economic development program at Pratt Area Community Council, a…
Governor Names Francis Idehen to Board of Trustees | SURS
On July 27, Gov. Rauner appointed Francis Idehen, Jr. to a six-year term on the SURS Board of Trustees. His appointment must be approved by the Illinois Senate. Idehen is vice president for Investor Relations at Exelon Corporation, where he is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategic investor relations program. Previously, Idehen was…
Illinois TRS turns to Toigo to find minority interns | Pensions & Investments
Taking a page from the playbook of its participants, the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois, Springfield, has turned to education as a means of increasing the diversity of its investment staff. Frustrated by the difficulty of attracting experienced minority investment professionals to TRS’ headquarters in central Illinois, Richard W. Ingram, executive director…
Toigo Alumna Valerie Villarreal (Stanford 2012) appointed to LACERA Board of Retirement
Ms. Villarreal was appointed to LACERA’s Board of Investments by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. To her position on the Board, she brings private sector experience as a management consultant and business leader. Ms. Villarreal has served clients in high tech, media, and consumer industries on strategic and financial issues. Notable accomplishments include… Read…
On the Move: Bloomberg and Cheryl Andrews Marketing Communications Adds New Talent | Black Enterprise
Bloomberg, LP has announced that investment banking professional Erika Irish Brown will join their team as global head of diversity and inclusion. Previously serving as head of diversity recruiting and program management at Bank of America, Brown has over 15 years of investment banking and capital markets experience. Holding a bachelor’s degree in economics from…
Matarin’s journey a chronicle of promise | Pensions & Investments
Matarin Capital Management LLC is something of a quintessential woman-owned emerging manager: The investment team’s pedigree is good, the three-year track record of the firm’s main investment strategy is good, and money is trickling in rather than rushing in. Core investment team members at the Stamford, Conn., firm worked together at Invesco (IVZ) Ltd.’s global…
Toigo Alumna and Board Member, Leslie D. Hale (Harvard ‘01) Joins Macy’s, Inc. Board of Directors Macy’s, Inc. | Cincinnati (Business Wire)
Leslie D. Hale, executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of RLJ Lodging Trust, has been elected to the Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) board of directors. “Leslie Hale is an accomplished executive with exceptional experience in a wide range of financial disciplines, including corporate finance, treasury, real estate and business development. She will be a…