Theresa Whitmarsh, head of Washington’s state investment board, joins the show to discuss how long-term investing is ingrained into the organization’s approach to portfolio mix, governance and management, and its fiduciary duty to Washingtonians. Whitmarsh and host Sarah Williamson also explore the impact of COVID-19 on WSIB’s strategy and its long-term market effects.

About Theresa

Theresa J. Whitmarsh is former Chief Executive Officer of the Washington State Investment Board, one of the United States’ leading institutional investors, managing over $103 billion of state pension, insurance, and other assets. Theresa joined the WSIB in 2003 with 20 years’ experience in business, government and media.