Annesley Wallace has been named president and chief executive officer of Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, Toronto, effective April 1, 2025, following an “extensive” search, said a Dec. 2 news release.
Wallace will succeed Jeff Wendling, who announced his retirement in September and has served as CEO since 2020.
Wallace will start to work with Wendling on March 1, 2025, as part of a transition period before assuming the CEO duties on April 1.
HOOPP had C$112.6 billion ($84.9 billion) in assets at the end of 2023.
Wallace currently serves as the executive vice president of strategy and corporate development and president-power and energy solutions at TC Energy, a Calgary, Alberta-based energy infrastructure company.
TC Energy could not be immediately reached for further details.
Previously in her career, Wallace oversaw a C$32 billion global infrastructure portfolio as executive vice president and global head of infrastructure at Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, Toronto. She was also chief pension officer at OMERS.
OMERS had C$133.6 billion in assets as of June 30.
