CPP Investments relying on diversification to meet geopolitical uncertainty |
At Canada Pension Plan Investments, the willingness to change your mind after meaningful world changes is just as important as the conviction of the rigorous investment process, says Heather Tobin, the organization’s senior managing director and global head of capital markets and factor investing.
The pursuit of a highly diversified global portfolio requires multiple alpha engines across factors, strategies, geographies and implementation types, she adds. “When you’re allocating across a wide range of global strategies, alignment in your investment beliefs and portfolio design priorities is critical. It allows you to make decisions with conviction and hold yourself accountable for outcomes.”
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Getting to know Heather Tobin
Job title: Senior managing director, global head of capital markets and factor investing, CPP Investments
Joined CPP Investments: 2009
Previous role: Managing director, head of investment portfolio management, office of the chief investment officer, CPP Investments
What keeps her up at night: The number of shifts in the macro landscape
Outside of the office she can be found: Keeping up with a busy calendar full of social activities and sport........