Previously the COO and Managing Director at Columbia University’s endowment, Mercado will lead key operational teams, elevating both the investment and client experience.

Radnor, PA – April 16, 2026 – TIFF Investment Management, an independent, employee-owned investment firm specializing in OCIO services and alternative investment strategies, announced today that Julius Mercado, the former COO and Managing Director at Columbia University’s endowment, has joined TIFF as Executive Director and Head of Operations, Reporting, and Data.

In this role, Mercado will lead investment and fund operations, portfolio reporting, and data and analytics. He will oversee TIFF’s investment and client platforms, strengthening the quality, consistency, and accessibility of data and reporting, while supporting more efficient execution and coordination across the firm.

“Julius has built his career at the intersection of institutional experience and operational leadership,” said David Brenner, Chief Operating Officer of TIFF. “He has a demonstrated history of building and scaling multi-asset investment operating platforms across public and private markets, and brings deep expertise in data architecture and performance reporting. He will be key in advancing our platform and delivering an even stronger client experience.”  Mercado’s addition deepens TIFF’s operational leadership and reflects the firm’s continued focus on building a high-performing, client-focused team.

Prior to joining TIFF, Mercado served as a strategic consultant to an OCIO supporting mission-driven organizations and began his career at PwC in the Asset and Wealth Management practice.

About TIFF Investment Management

TIFF Investment Management is an independent, employee-owned investment firm specializing in OCIO services and alternative investment strategies, including private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. Founded in 1991, with approximately $10Bⁱ in assets under management, TIFF draws on decades of experience to serve nonprofits, family offices, RIAs, and other sophisticated investors. As a certified B Corporation^TM, TIFF embeds accountability, transparency, and sustainability into its operations and investment process. TIFF combines nonprofit expertise with institutional-quality access, partnering with long-term investors to deliver sustainable growth and enduring results that can advance their objectives over time. Learn more at www.tiff.org. 

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