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Travaglini replaces James Hearty, who was forced out of the job last summer but remained on until early this month. The funds performance was not an issue in Heartys departure, according to the states treasury office, considering it produced a return of 26.42% in 2003.
The ironic twist to the story is that Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Board unanimously voted in Travaglini despite the fact that the state pension fund was one of the first to sever ties with Putnam in late 2003 when the firm became entangled in improper trade charges and settlements.
Before selecting Travaglini, the pension fund was said to have searched extensively for a replacement, using search firm Russell Reynolds to select 130 potential candidates, all of whom were interviewed.
Travaglini will earn $225,000 in his new position, a high amount for a state government official in Massachusetts.
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