John Ricotta

Managing Director

John joined the Yale Investments Office in July 2008.  He focuses on the Endowment’s developed equities and real assets portfolios and is involved in asset allocation and liquidity management.  John graduated from Yale College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2008.  He is a CFA® charterholder.  John serves as member of the YIO DEI Committee and sits on the Investment Committee of New Canaan Country School.

What is something you have learned through working at the Yale Investments Office? 

During my time at the Investments Office, I have developed an immense appreciation for the power of mission and partnership, for the extraordinary things that we can accomplish when we work together for a common purpose.

What is your favorite spot on Yale’s campus?

The benches by the High Street Gate on Old Campus, in the shadow of Harkness Tower. It was where I had my first date with my wife.