U.S. public pension systems operate in an ever-changing investment environment and have long implemented strategies to position their portfolios to perform better. There have been efforts to address talent retention over the years, yet public pensions have some of the most high-caliber investors that are focused on serving and securing the financial future of public employees. This list features industry thought-leaders that oversee investment teams, expertly navigate the markets and are instilled with the compassion to serve the beneficiaries of U.S. public pension systems.