In this conversation with Jonathan Glidden, Chief Investment Officer of Delta Airlines Pension Plan, he shares his remarkable journey from engineering to finance. He discusses the innovative portable alpha strategies that transformed Delta's pension plan funded status from 38% to over 100%. Jonathan highlights key lessons learned from financial crises, such as 2008 and COVID-19, while emphasizing the importance of risk management and liquidity. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in optimizing pension fund management.