Christine Kelleher Elevates Strategic Investment Group with Her Expertise in Portfolio Management
Christine Kelleher has recently joined the Strategic Investment Group, adding her extensive experience in institutional investment management to their Client Portfolio Management team. This addition comes as Strategic aims to enhance its service quality for clients looking to achieve optimal investment outcomes.
Christine brings with her a well-respected background, having spent sixteen years managing endowment portfolios at prestigious institutions, including the National Gallery of Art and Georgetown University. Her expertise in overseeing large endowment portfolios is expected to significantly benefit Strategic's portfolio management strategies. During her tenure at the National Gallery of Art, she was the Chief of Investments, successfully managing a $1.4 billion endowment while implementing initiatives that enhanced its performance and sustainability.
Nikki Kraus, the CEO of Strategic Investment Group, expressed enthusiasm about Christine joining the firm, stating that her leadership skills and track record of success in institutional investment management will be invaluable to the team and clients alike. "We are delighted to welcome Christine, a seasoned investor with a strong track record of leadership in institutional investment management," she remarked.
Prior to her role at the National Gallery, Christine held senior investment roles at Georgetown University and Avec Capital, where she was influential in developing and managing alternative asset programs. Her experience has positioned her well for her new role, where she aims to create further value for clients through strategic investment initiatives.
In addition to her primary responsibilities at Strategic, Christine serves on various investment committees. Her involvement includes the Montgomery County's Employee Retirement Plans Board of Investment Trustees, among others. This diverse set of experiences showcases her commitment not only to effective investment management but also to governance and advisory roles that further enrich the investment community.
Christine’s educational background complements her professional experience. She holds Master of Arts degrees in History and in Russian and East European Studies from Georgetown University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Russian Language from Bucknell University. Her academic credentials paired with her extensive work experience make her a formidable addition to the Strategic Investment team.
Strategic Investment Group has been a pioneer in outsourced chief investment officer solutions since its inception in 1987. The firm's goal is to build lasting partnerships with institutional investors by providing sophisticated portfolio management, rigorous risk assessment, and manager selection. By enhancing its team with professionals like Christine Kelleher, Strategic Investment Group is reinforcing its commitment to helping clients reach their investment goals and fulfill their core missions. As of September 30, 2024, the firm had $30 billion in discretionary assets under management, a testament to its proven ability to deliver results and grow client investments.
For those looking to learn more about Strategic Investment Group and its recent appointment of Christine Kelleher, the company encourages reaching out to their media contact, Ken Shimberg, for further details. Christine's arrival marks an exciting chapter for Strategic, with expectations of influential contributions to client services and investment performance.