Anton Orlich — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Head of Private Markets at CalPERS
Awarded Private Equity International's Limited Partner of the Year - N. America four out of the last five years
Recipient of Institutional Investor's 2025 Vision and Leadership Award for turning around CalPERS' Private Equity program
Allocated over $80 billion through delegated authority and $40 billion as a deal lead
Monitored over $7 billion in Traditional Investments and $300 billion in Alternatives
Developed and successfully implemented a unique approach for Alternative investments for multiple institutions
U.S. Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan

Biography

Anton Orlich serves as the Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Head of Private Markets at CalPERS, a role that places him at the forefront of institutional investment. He is an award-winning investment executive with extensive experience in both Private and Public Markets, demonstrating a significant impact on the financial landscape.

Throughout his career, Orlich has managed substantial capital, allocating over $80 billion through delegated authority and leading deals worth $40 billion.