Omers' Eric Haley Retires In Latest Change Within Private Equity
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The head of buyouts at Ontario's pension fund for local government workers, Eric Haley, will leave the firm at the end of the year in the latest change to the plan's private equity business.
Haley will continue to lead the North American buyout team until the end of 2025, Don Peat, spokesperson for the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, said in an email. 'We are deeply grateful to Eric for his commitment to delivering on the Omers pension promise and his significant contributions to our private equity business and team culture.'
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