5,400 miles away: PAAMCO backs women's crew.(Pacific Alternative Asset Management Co)(Brief Article)

Pensions & Investments, March, 2006 by Williamson, Christine

Byline: Christine Williamson Despite having an ocean in its name and one located a (long) stone's throw from its front door in Irvine, Calif., Pacific Alternative Asset Management Co. is sponsoring a rowing team halfway around the world on an island in the Atlantic. The hedge funds-of-funds manager is sponsoring the Oxford University Women's Boat Club, Oxford, England, during winter term this year.

A PAAMCO staff member had an indirect connection with the club, which was invited to give a presentation about possible sponsorship to firm's U.K. staff, said Erik Bernhardt, associate director. "When they told us about the disparity of support for the men's and women's crews, we were really struck by it,'' Mr. Bernhardt said. The team is made up of between 20...

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