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John Skjervem

Chief Investment Officer at Utah Retirement Systems, overseeing over $50 billion in assets. Experienced in managing large funds and known for innovative governance and alternative investments.

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Feb 11, 2025 • 27min

E137: Lessons from Managing $300 Billion Dollars w/ John Skjervem (CIO of URS)

John Skjervem, Chief Investment Officer at Utah Retirement Systems, oversees over $50 billion in assets and is known for his innovative governance strategies. He discusses how URS’s closed-door meetings enhance decision-making and return outcomes. Transparency can hinder investment performance, he argues, detailing URS’s unique approach. Skjervem also delves into the fund's heavy allocation to private equity and venture capital, and the strategic importance of direct investments in energy as a hedge against inflation, highlighting lessons learned from the 2008 crisis.