Mercer Investments has hired four new executives, as part of the continued growth of its investment business.
Chad Hueffmeier joins as senior financial strategy consultant with a focus on pension risk management and transfer. Previously, he has held pension risk management positions at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Towers Watson, and Buck Consultants.
Grace McAdam will be client advisor for investment performance and risk, policy and governance of institutional assets, working from Mercer’s Toronto office, and Gina Hughes joins the New York office as project manager and annuity placement specialist for pension risk transfer settlement strategies.
Finally, Melissa Latore-Moore joins as an annuity placement specialist, helping to develop and market Mercer’s annuity placement and due diligence services. Her experience lies primarily in defined pension plan underwriting and annuity operations, compliance and administration.
Rich Nuzum, head of investments for Mercer in North America, said: “These hires are reflective of the steady growth Mercer Investments has achieved in the last several years.”
He added: “[Hueffmeier, Hughes, Latore-Moore and McAdam] bring diverse experience, expertise and knowledge that will enhance our client engagement and service. We welcome them all aboard and eagerly anticipate their contributions.”
