Clyde Tinnen

Clyde Tinnen is the Chair of the Board of Trustees at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), a position he assumed in February 2024 after being appointed by Governor Tony Evers. He succeeded Barbara Nick, who had served as chair since 2022 and stepped down after more than eight years on the board.12

Professional Background

Tinnen has been a member of the SWIB Board since 2021 and is a corporate partner at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee. His legal practice focuses on representing fund sponsors and public and private companies, specifically in areas such as:

• Formation and operation of private investment funds
• Securities law reporting and compliance
• Structuring complex business transactions.14

Responsibilities at SWIB

As chair, Tinnen oversees a board that is responsible for managing over $155 billion in assets, primarily for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The board's duties include establishing investment guidelines and performance benchmarks, ensuring fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interests of the funds under management.35

Additional Information

Tinnen's leadership role comes at a time when SWIB has been recognized for its effective governance, having received accolades such as Institutional Investor’s 2023 Allocators’ Choice Award for Board of the Year.1 His experience in law and finance positions him well to guide SWIB through complex financial landscapes.