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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
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
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.
Recognition
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.
- ^ "Governor Lamont Names Philip Zecher as Chair of the Connecticut Investment Advisory Council". State of Connecticut. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- "Lamont Names MSU CIO New Chairman of CT Investment Advisory Council". Hartford Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
External links
- Michigan State University Investment Office
- Profile on Charles Skorina & Company
- Michigan State University Research Foundation