Michael Cohen was appointed interim chief operating investment officer August 2022, where he’s responsible for overseeing investment office operations and administration, talent management, and culture. He brings more than 25 years of experience in government, with expertise in executive and financial leadership to his role. His permanent role at CalPERS is as the chief financial officer, which he began in October 2018. In that capacity, he’s responsible for managing all of CalPERS' financial processes, including budgeting, accounting, cash management, financial planning and analysis, and risk management projects. As a member of the executive leadership team, he also provides expert consulta