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| '''Philip Zecher''' (born November 22, 1967) is an American investment professional and nuclear physicist. He serves as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at ] (MSU), |
'''Philip Zecher''' (born November 22, 1967) is an American investment professional and nuclear physicist. He serves as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at ] (MSU), managing the university’s endowment.<ref name="MSU">{{cite web|title=Investment Office Staff|url=https://investments.msu.edu/io-staff.html|publisher=Michigan State University|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> Zecher has worked in risk analytics, hedge fund management, and academic finance.<ref name="FA">{{cite web|title=Former Hedge Fund Manager To Run $2.3 Billion Michigan State University Endowment|url=https://www.fa-mag.com/news/former-hedge-fund-manager-to-run--2-3-billion-michigan-state-university-endowment-24337.html|publisher=Financial Advisor Magazine|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> | ||
| ==Education== | ==Education== | ||
| Zecher earned a PhD in nuclear physics |
Zecher earned a Bachelor of Science in physics from ] and completed a PhD in nuclear physics at ] in 1996.<ref name="GivingToMSU">{{cite web|title=Philip Zecher: First MSU Chief Investment Officer|url=https://givingto.msu.edu/stories/philip-zecher-first-msu-chief-investment-officer|publisher=Michigan State University|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| ===Early Career=== | |||
| Zecher began his career at Deloitte Consulting in New York, focusing on technology solutions for financial risk measurement.<ref name="FA">{{cite web|title=Former Hedge Fund Manager To Run $2.3 Billion Michigan State University Endowment|url=https://www.fa-mag.com/news/former-hedge-fund-manager-to-run--2-3-billion-michigan-state-university-endowment-24337.html|publisher=Financial Advisor Magazine|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> In 1999, he co-founded Investor Analytics, a firm specializing in risk advisory services for hedge funds and institutional investors.<ref name="MSU"/> | |||
| Zecher worked at Deloitte Consulting in New York, focusing on financial risk measurement technologies.<ref name="FA"/> | |||
| In 1999, he co-founded Investor Analytics, a company that provided risk advisory services for hedge funds and institutional investors, utilizing software-as-a-service technology.<ref name="MSU"/><ref name="Skorina">{{cite web|title=Philip Zecher|url=https://charlesskorina.com/philip-zecher/|publisher=Charles Skorina & Company|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> | |||
| ===Hedge Fund Leadership=== | |||
| In 2016, Zecher was appointed as the first Chief Investment Officer at Michigan State University, tasked with establishing the university's investment office and managing its endowment.<ref name="GivingToMSU"/> Under his leadership, the endowment has been recognized as one of the top-performing university endowments.<ref name="FA2">{{cite web|title=Michigan State Channels Warren Buffett To Beat Ivy League Funds|url=https://www.fa-mag.com/news/michigan-state-channels-warren-buffett-to-beat-ivy-league-funds-79855.html|publisher=Financial Advisor Magazine|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> | |||
| Zecher was a Partner and Chief Risk Officer at EQA Partners, a Stamford, Connecticut-based currency hedge fund. His responsibilities included implementing quantitative models for financial risk management.<ref name="GovCT">{{cite web|title=Governor Lamont Names Philip Zecher as Chair of the Connecticut Investment Advisory Council|url=https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2024/09-2024/governor-lamont-names-philip-zecher-as-chair-of-the-connecticut-investment-advisory-council|publisher=State of Connecticut|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> | |||
| ===Michigan State University=== | |||
| In 2024, Connecticut Governor ] appointed Zecher as Chair of the Connecticut Investment Advisory Council, advising the state treasurer on investment policies.<ref name="GovCT"/> | |||
| Zecher joined Michigan State University in 2015 as a professor of finance at the Broad College of Business.<ref name="MSURF">{{cite web|title=Philip Zecher: Michigan State University Research Foundation|url=https://www.msufoundation.org/blog-team-bios/philip-zecher|publisher=Michigan State University Research Foundation|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> In 2016, he was appointed the university’s first Chief Investment Officer. He established the investment office and developed strategies for managing the university’s endowment.<ref name="GivingToMSU"/><ref name="FA2">{{cite web|title=Michigan State Channels Warren Buffett To Beat Ivy League Funds|url=https://www.fa-mag.com/news/michigan-state-channels-warren-buffett-to-beat-ivy-league-funds-79855.html|publisher=Financial Advisor Magazine|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> | |||
| ===Connecticut Investment Advisory Council=== | |||
| ⚫ | ==Recognition== | ||
| In September 2024, Connecticut Governor ] appointed Zecher as Chair of the Connecticut Investment Advisory Council. In this role, he advises the state treasurer on investment policies related to pension funds and other state-managed assets.<ref name="GovCT"/><ref name="Hartford">{{cite web|title=Lamont Names MSU CIO New Chairman of CT Investment Advisory Council|url=https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/lamont-names-msu-cio-new-chairman-of-the-ct-investment-advisory-council|publisher=Hartford Business Journal|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> | |||
| In 2020, Zecher was named one of the top 30 endowment CIOs by Trusted Insight magazine.<ref name="MSU"/> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Salary and Recognition== | ||
| In 2023, Zecher’s salary as Chief Investment Officer was reported to be $728,280.<ref name="OpenPayrolls">{{cite web|title=Philip Zecher: OpenPayrolls|url=https://openpayrolls.com/employee/philip-zecher-16448|publisher=OpenPayrolls|access-date=2024-12-10}}</ref> He was recognized by Trusted Insight magazine in 2020 as one of the top 30 endowment CIOs.<ref name="MSU"/> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Philip Zecher | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1967-11-22) November 22, 1967 (age 57) United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Ohio University (BS), Michigan State University (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Investment professional, physicist |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for | Endowment management, financial risk analytics |
| Title | Chief Investment Officer of Michigan State University |
Philip Zecher (born November 22, 1967) is an American investment professional and nuclear physicist. He serves as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Michigan State University (MSU), managing the university’s endowment. Zecher has worked in risk analytics, hedge fund management, and academic finance.
Education
Zecher earned a Bachelor of Science in physics from Ohio University and completed a PhD in nuclear physics at Michigan State University in 1996.
Career
Early Career
Zecher worked at Deloitte Consulting in New York, focusing on financial risk measurement technologies.
In 1999, he co-founded Investor Analytics, a company that provided risk advisory services for hedge funds and institutional investors, utilizing software-as-a-service technology.
Hedge Fund Leadership
Zecher was a Partner and Chief Risk Officer at EQA Partners, a Stamford, Connecticut-based currency hedge fund. His responsibilities included implementing quantitative models for financial risk management.
Michigan State University
Zecher joined Michigan State University in 2015 as a professor of finance at the Broad College of Business. In 2016, he was appointed the university’s first Chief Investment Officer. He established the investment office and developed strategies for managing the university’s endowment.
Connecticut Investment Advisory Council
In September 2024, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont appointed Zecher as Chair of the Connecticut Investment Advisory Council. In this role, he advises the state treasurer on investment policies related to pension funds and other state-managed assets.
Salary and Recognition
In 2023, Zecher’s salary as Chief Investment Officer was reported to be $728,280. He was recognized by Trusted Insight magazine in 2020 as one of the top 30 endowment CIOs.
References
- ^ "Investment Office Staff". Michigan State University. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Former Hedge Fund Manager To Run $2.3 Billion Michigan State University Endowment". Financial Advisor Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Philip Zecher: First MSU Chief Investment Officer". Michigan State University. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- "Philip Zecher". Charles Skorina & Company. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Governor Lamont Names Philip Zecher as Chair of the Connecticut Investment Advisory Council". State of Connecticut. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- "Philip Zecher: Michigan State University Research Foundation". Michigan State University Research Foundation. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- "Michigan State Channels Warren Buffett To Beat Ivy League Funds". Financial Advisor Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- "Lamont Names MSU CIO New Chairman of CT Investment Advisory Council". Hartford Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- "Philip Zecher: OpenPayrolls". OpenPayrolls. Retrieved 2024-12-10.