Chris Puscasiu was named co-managing partner at private equity firm Presidio Investors, the San Francisco-based firm announced Wednesday in a news release.
The position is new. Mr. Puscasiu will lead Presido's technology-enabled services investment efforts and participate in the firm's strategic plans with co-managing partner Karl Schade.
Mr. Schade did not respond immediately for requests for additional details.
Mr. Puscasiu was co-head, direct private equity at Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, Montreal, which manages C$280 billion ($226 billion) in Quebec public pension and other assets. Mr. Puscasiu oversaw a private equity portfolio of C$20 billion.
Caisse officials could not immediately be reached for comment regarding Mr. Puscasiu's replacement.