Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System overview
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IPERS to commit further $700m to PE funds
The US pension fund is targeting $700 million in private equity commitments in 2024.
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System contact information
Offices
7401 Register Drive, P.O. Box 9117, Des Moines, 50306 9117, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Sriram Lakshminarayanan | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationDes Moines, United States | Email  ----------- |
| Mr. Bill Bemis | Job titleInvestment Board Chair | LocationDes Moines, United States | Email ------ |
| Mr. Jie (Marcus) D. | Job titleSenior Investment Officer, Private Market | LocationDes Moines, United States | Email -------- |
| Mr. Marcus Dong | Job titleRetirement Investment Officer | LocationDes Moines, United States | Email -------- |
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 236
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager ----------- | Commitment date- | Commitment size$50m | |
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