Larry Powell

Experienced leader/mentor of investment teams who has built and/or restructured three different investment organizations. Former Deputy Chief Investment Officer of $30 billion Utah Retirement Systems responsible for the oversight and management of the 17 person investment team and investing in all global public and private market asset classes. Previously Managing Director, External Public Markets at $135 billion Texas Teachers pension fund, managing 10 professionals overseeing all global investments in external managers within equities, fixed income and hedge funds. Recognized by industry peers for influential contributions to better align the interests of investors and managers. Leading industry activist and thought leader advocating and designing innovative private fund fee structures which protect investors while retaining proper incentives to perform. Strong network of peers in the Public Pension and institutional investor community. Institutional Investor Magazine Public Plan Investor of the Year Awards in 2008 and 2009.