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Chris Witkowsky

CalPERS
Two things happened shortly before we went to press with this issue in mid-January that seemed almost symbolic of some larger truth.
NYC Comptroller
After more than a month delay, the New York City Comptroller has finally revealed the salary of the office’s newly hired head of private equity, Alex Doñé.
Riverstone Holdings is setting up an energy debt fund to take advantage of the dislocations roiling the markets as the price of oil continues to sink, according to three people with knowledge of the effort.
Kelly Williams, a veteran limited partner, will take a step back as head of the highly successful customized funds-of-funds group that she co-founded, sources said.
Pfingsten Partners, a Chicago-based firm, is back in the market with its fifth fund, targeting less than it raised for its prior vehicle, according to two people with knowledge of the fundraising.
Larry Keele, a co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management who leads the firm’s $5 billion U.S. Convertible Securities portfolio, is retiring at the end of June, according to a memo sent to clients this week.
Another China Investment Corp (CIC) private equity veteran has moved into the private sector.
The New York City Retirement System continues to leak private equity talent, and is on the look-out for new hires to replenish its dwindled ranks.
In my perch observing the industry from as close inside as possible, I don’t always take a look outside to see the effects on the places and people where private equity makes its investments.
buyouts
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