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William R. Pearce |
Acting Head of Investment Funds
William (“Bill”) Pearce was named Acting Head of OPIC’s Investment Funds Department (IFD) in December, 2012. Previously, he served as a Managing Director in IFD, which presently manages approximately $2.4 billion in commitments to over 35 funds. Within IFD, he originated new fund opportunities, and managed the entire investment process to provide capital to emerging market private equity funds. He has managed funds that are either global or regionally focused on Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East; and that focus on general growth/expansion strategies, real estate, or renewable energy & resources. Mr. Pearce has also led the last two periodic Asset Allocation Plans for the department, and represents IFD on OPIC’s Renewable Resources Sector Team and Housing Task Force.
Prior to OPIC, Mr. Pearce made direct investments as a Director with EMP Global, manager of the AIG Infrastructure Funds. Prior to EMP he focused on U.S. direct investments, first with W.R. Grace & Co., and then with EXOR America, the private U.S. investment arm of the Agnelli family. Mr. Pearce also worked: in a line capacity in project finance with a portfolio company of EXOR, ICF Kaiser International; and as a High-Yield Bond Analyst with Oppenheimer & Co.
Mr. Pearce is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and received his graduate degree from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. |
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