Bizjournals.com- The Florida State Board of Administration is negotiating with hedge fund manager Ashbel C. Williams Jr. for the position of executive director and chief investment officer.
Williams is a former executive director of the Florida SBA, a former assistant controller for the state, and currently is managing director of New York area hedge fund manager Fir Tree Partners.
At their July 2 meeting, trustees instructed Robert Milligan, interim executive director of the SBA, to negotiate contract terms with Williams, said Dennis MacKee, the board’s communication director. Milligan is expected to bring a proposed contract for approval back to the board.
