Vantage Point: A Look Back
A look at just a few of the longer-term issues our CIOs have discussed over the past two years, through their own words.
Vantage Point
PGIM’s Vantage Point Series is written for C-level executives and is intended to offer a glimpse into the issues that are important to these decision makers. The stories look at the challenges facing CIOs and the industry trends they see as most vital, along with a broader range of topics relevant to institutional investors. For more information about the series, or to be featured in an upcoming installment, please contact IRG.
Canada Post CIO Irshaad Ahmad
As the Chief Investment Officer of Canada Post’s pension fund, Ahmad leads one of Canada's largest single employer-sponsored pension plans. As for his qualifications, you might say he has the whole “package”; he most recently held the title of Managing Director and Head of Institutional Europe for Allianz Global Investors in London. Prior to that he was Head of AXA UK and Nordics, UK CEO, for AXA Investment Managers; Executive Managing Director, UK, with Russell Investments Canada; and a Principal and National Partner with Mercer Canada.
Rich Nuzum Mercer
As the President of Mercer’s Investments and Retirement business, Rich Nuzum deals with many of the world’s largest and most sophisticated investors.
International Paper CIO Bob Hunkeler
Like so many in his role, Hunkeler took a fascinating route to the pension and DC world, which he shares with us in this Vantage Point article.
Ford CIO Erin Rohde
Ford CIO Erin Rohde shares her views on some of the key opportunities that await investors and plan participants in 2021.
Lockheed Martin CIO Paul Colonna
Over the course of three decades, Lockheed Martin’s CIO has spent time in a host of financial-services roles in a handful of different countries.
Australian Catholic Superannuation CIO Michael Block
The CIO of the Australian Catholic Superannuation Retirement Fund is worried investors could be paying too much for growth assets just before a downturn.
Nest CIO Mark Fawcett
PGIM talks with Mark Fawcett, CIO of UK pension firm Nest, for his take on the market and the role of ESG in portfolios.
FM Global CIO Sanjay Chawla
Views on key market and global economy challenges as the CIO of a large, international insurer.
FedEx’s Jeffrey Lewis
Challenges and thoughts on the DC regulatory climate, the role of ESG and diversity in today’s investment environment.
