David Swensen, who served as Yale’s chief investment officer for more than 35 years, died on May 5. Swensen introduced a diversified approach to endowment management, now known as the Yale model, that brought the university industry-leading returns and reshaped the world of institutional investing. A beloved teacher, he lectured for many years at Yale SOM and served as a
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Niles Bryant Named Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Bowdoin College
K. Niles Bryant will become the next senior vice president and chief investment officer at Bowdoin College, where he will be responsible for managing the College’s $1.8 billion (as of June 30, 2020) endowment, the largest portion of which is permanently restricted to the support of student financial aid.
Niles Bryant
Bryant’s appointment is effective July 1, 2021. He will succeed Paula Volent, who announced in February that she intends to step down in June after more than twenty years in the position.
“Niles’s exceptional experience and skills, his record of achievement, and his deep commitment to Bowdoin’s mission make him the ideal person to succeed Paula in this work that is vital for the College and especially for the students and families supported through our endowment returns,” said Bowdoin President Clayton S. Rose.