Making Waves

Since he arrived in San Diego County two years ago, David Deutsch has made a splash, firing traditional managers and hiring new hedge fund firms to boost returns at what was already the U.S.'s top-ranked public pension plan.

David Deutsch likes to rock and roll. He’s been playing guitar since the age of 11, inspired by role models like Elvis and his own cousin, blues guitarist Mike Bloomfield. Deutsch eventually turned his passion to investing, but his penchant for pumping up the volume found an ideal outlet when the chief investment officer position became available at the San Diego County Employees Retirement Association in 2003.

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