Douglas Wynkoop resigned as president and chief investment officer of the University of Florida Investment Corp., Gainesville, confirmed university spokeswoman Janine Sikes.
The university named Edward Kelly, chief operating officer, as interim president. Ms. Sikes said the university will use an as-yet-undetermined executive search firm to conduct a national search. The CIO duties have been divided among the board and staff on an interim basis, according to Ms. Sikes.
UFICO manages a total of $2.2 billion for the University of Florida Foundation, University of Florida Research Foundation, University of Florida Athletic Association, and Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics at the University of Florida.
Mr. Wynkoop could not be reached for further information.