David Kushner Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx

About COAERS COAERS, a defined benefit pension fund, was originally established in 1941 by City ordinance and has been governed by Texas state law since 1991. Governed by an eleven-member Board of Trustees, COAERS administers retirement, disability, and death benefit programs for full-time employees of the City of Austin, and serves more than 20,000 active members, retirees, and beneficiaries.

GAMC is a privately-owned consulting firm founded by senior practitioners in the Asset Management Industry to assist organizations with all aspects of managing their business. The Principals all have in excess of twenty five years of experience in their respective fields, covering all functions of an organization from front, middle and back office perspectives.

Pasadena, Ca

$49 billion public pension trust; responsible for oversight of all aspects of investment management including driving performance, establishing new manager relationships, enhancing risk management, managing communications and supervising a team of 25 investment professionals. Grew fund AUM from $40 bil to $49 bil with negative cash flow of ~$1 bil/yr. Selected Contributions and Accomplishments:• Outperformed Fund benchmark 12 out of 13 quarters • Oversaw development and implementation of leading edge investment strategies in Real Estate, Alternative Investments (primarily Private Equity, Venture Capital, Distressed Debt, Hedge Funds and Opportunistic Credit), Equities and Fixed income • Successfully deployed over $4 billion in Private Equity commitments, including significant investment in over- subscribed GPs • Successfully managed search process and transition to new Global Master Custody Bank • Recruited 7 investment professionals (1/4 of total investment staff), ranging from entry level analyst to head of asset class • Enhanced communication between Investment Division and other areas of LACERA, including accounting and legal

San Francisco, Ca

$17 billion public pension trust; responsible for oversight of all aspects of investment management. Selected Contributions and Accomplishments:• Oversaw development and implementation of leading edge investment strategies in Real Estate, Alternative Investments (primarily Private Equity, Venture Capital, Distressed Debt, Oil and Gas, and Opportunistic Credit), Equities and Fixed income• Dramatically expanded access to top tier Private Equity General Partners and initiated unique structures to gain access and exposure to top tier Venture Capital Managers • Managed all aspects of the Fund including investment policies, external press communications, budget and team of 12 investment professionals

Assisted start-up wireless broadband company seeking venture capital for leading edge technology deployment. Performed consulting projects for various corporations and individuals regarding budgeting, financing, cash flow analysis, tax and estate planning, investment management operations, and portfolio and manager structuring.

Established U.S. Equity capability in Atlanta as part of an international team managing all U.S. Equity exposure (approximately $6 billion) for clients on a global scale. Launched global U.S. Equity trading operations.* Interacted with internal portfolio managers/analysts on buy/sell recommendations.* Reviewed and suggested enhancements to equity strategies.* Developed and monitored operational guidelines and performance targets for all equity portfolios.* Supervised and ensured proper training of professional and support staff, including establishment of global rotational training program.* Provided input for development of budget requirements including decisions related to new personnel, equipment and services.* Served as liaison between equity department and administrative and operational staff; originated or participated in special projects and studies assigned by Director of Equity, CEO - Americas Region, or Chairman.