Dunn joins Mercer as head of endowments and foundations

Rebekah Dunn has been appointed head of endowments and foundations for the Pacific region at Mercer. She joins from Russell Investments, where she was head of 'For Purpose' clients, and replaces Michael Maher.

"Our endowments and foundations client base is growing and Rebekah's experience will stand us in good stead to grow our footprint further so that we can help more not-for-profits achieve their spending and investment objectives," Mercer's Investments Leader in Pacific, Simon Eagleton, said.

Dunn has over two decades experience in the financial sector and most recently worked closely with the university sector.

"In the current economic environment, endowments and foundations are facing a new world with new challenges. Market volatility has tested many governance structures, and the years ahead will redefine how endowments and foundations are looking at themselves and the investment world as it expands and shrinks," Dunn said.