Roy Yum

Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt University Office of Investments is responsible for managing the university's endowment. According to the Vanderbilt Investment Office website: Vanderbilt’s Office of Investments is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within its operations and in how it manages the university’s endowment. Our team comes from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, with more than half representing minority groups. These investment professionals embody our belief that building a diverse team with varied backgrounds and a broad range of perspectives gives the office and the university a competitive advantage in understanding the nuances of investing opportunities in various markets. Roy Yum, as the head of private investments, plays a crucial role in this office, focusing on private market investments that align with Vanderbilt's strategic objectives. His expertise in diversifying the endowment's portfolio has been pivotal in capital allocations to diverse managers. Roy first joined the office in 2008 as an Investment Analyst and became an Investment Principal/Manager in 2009.