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CalPERS: Strategic Hiring
CalPERS appointed a new private debt head to lead diversification of its $620bn portfolio, with plans to increase real estate debt exposure beyond current 10% level.
Source: Real Estate Capital USA
The leadership read
CalPERS is resourcing ahead of a step-change, not backfilling. A build-out like this concentrates senior bench strength in the sector where the mandate is strongest. Watch the mix of the hires across Americas — that is the clearest read on the plan behind the headcount.
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