Robert Newman will retire as executive director of the Utah Retirement Systems, Salt Lake City, on Sept. 1, Mr. Newman confirmed in a telephone interview.
Mr. Newman has worked with the $22.5 billion pension fund for 27 years, including the last 14 years as executive director. He does not have specific post-retirement plans at this time, he said.
The board is looking to have a new executive director in place by midsummer, and Mr. Newman will help with the transition. He said the board will work with the human resources department on the search.
The job posting is available on the URS website.
