The $2.2B Lehigh University has appointed Michael Gould interim chief investment officer, effective as of Aug. 1.
Gould succeeds Kristin Agatone, who had served as Lehigh’s CIO since 2016, until her departure last month to take the CIO role at the $3.7B Georgetown University. Prior to his promotion, he served as a director in the university’s investment office, providing analytical support on sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring investment opportunities, noted a press release.
He joined the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based university in 2018 after serving as a vice-president at Citi Private Bank, where he was responsible for investment manager sourcing and due diligence for the discretionary portfolio business and global distribution platform. Prior to his time at Citi, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
In addition to being a certified A CFA charterholder, Gould is a certified public accountant in the state of New York.
“I am pleased that Mike has agreed to serve as interim chief investment officer,” said Lehigh’s president Joseph J. Helble. “He has been an important part of our investment office team for seven years, and with it brings extensive experience in investment management and a deep understanding of our university’s priorities. I am grateful for his leadership during this important transition and his commitment to safeguarding and growing the university’s investment portfolio in support of our academic mission.”
Gould’s appointment begins as the university plans to launch a national search for the CIO position. A committee composed of representatives from the Board of Trustees, university leadership, and faculty will lead the candidate search.
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