June 23, 2022 

AUSTIN, TX - The City of Austin Employees' Retirement System (COAERS) is pleased to announce that David Stafford has been named Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the retirement system. He will serve alongside David Kushner, who was announced as the System’s Chief Investment Officer earlier this month, to oversee the investment program.

Mr. Stafford most recently served as the Interim CIO following former CIO David Veal’s departure last summer. Mr. Stafford has an extensive background in multi-asset portfolio construction, investment strategy, and financial services.