Jack Ehnes brings decades of leadership experience in financial services, including 20 years as CEO of CalSTRS, the world’s largest educator-only public pension fund. During his tenure, Jack steered the organization through pivotal challenges, including a funding crisis, the global financial downturn, and the COVID-19 pandemic, while championing ESG integration and long-term financial security. His leadership fostered a culture of innovation and resilience, solidifying CalSTRS’ reputation as a trailblazer in the industry.
Mark Makepeace, CEO of Wilshire Indexes: “Jack brings unparalleled experience and insight to Wilshire Indexes. His leadership record and deep understanding of the evolving priorities of asset owners will strengthen our ability to address the complex needs of our clients. With Jack as Chairman, we are well-positioned to expand our role as a trusted partner in indexing solutions worldwide.”
Jack Ehnes, Chairman of the Board, Wilshire Indexes, “Joining Wilshire Indexes as Chairman of the Board is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organization that is transforming how investors approach indexing and benchmarking. I look forward to helping drive Wilshire Indexes’ ambitious growth strategy while addressing the evolving challenges of today’s asset owners.”
Jack’s extensive background includes leadership roles at Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company and the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association. He also has held board positions with prominent organizations advancing sustainability and long-term investing practices, including the Council of Institutional Investors, Ceres, the Global Reporting Initiative and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.
About Wilshire Indexes
Wilshire Indexes is a global index provider that empowers institutional investors, asset managers and retail intermediaries with unmatched flexibility in solving benchmarking, portfolio construction, and risk management challenges. Combining new technology and modular products in a growth-aligned commercial model designed for collaboration, efficiency, and speed to market, Wilshire Indexes offers a completely new way to work with an index provider.
