Duke picks Griesser to oversee private equity investments

Mary Griesser was named a director of investments at the $2.5 billion Duke Endowment, Charlotte, N.C. She will be responsible for private equity investments. It is a new position, created by a realignment of duties at the endowment, said John Roberson, a spokesman for the fund. Ms. Griesser was a director in the strategic advisory group of Wachovia Capital Markets.