CPP Investments Appoints Blaichman as New Direct PE Head
People | Dec 16, 2024 | International Private Equity L

CPP Investments, a major pension fund, has announced significant changes in its senior private equity leadership. The fund has promoted three individuals to senior roles, with Sam Blaichman assuming the position of global direct private equity head, replacing Hafiz Lalani. These appointments come following the departure of Lalani from the role, indicative of CPP Investments' restructuring and strategic direction in its private equity division.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Pension Funds
Geography
- Canada – CPP Investments is based in Canada, contributing significantly to the country's landscape in pension and private equity investments.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article discusses changes in leadership within the private equity division of a major investment fund, CPP Investments.
- Pension Funds – CPP Investments is a prominent pension fund, influencing global investment strategies and decisions.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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CPP Investments | Company restructuring leadership | Company | A Canadian pension fund involved in global private equity investments. |
Sam Blaichman | Appointed Global Direct Private Equity Head | Person | Promoted to lead global direct private equity at CPP Investments. |
Hafiz Lalani | Departing Global Direct Private Equity Head | Person | Former head of global direct private equity at CPP Investments. |