Robert F. Wallace serves as the CEO of Stanford Management Company, overseeing the prestigious university's substantial $35 billion global investment portfolio across multiple asset classes. With a distinguished career in investment management, Wallace joined Stanford in 2015 after leading Alta Advisers, a prominent London-based investment firm. His journey began at the Yale Investments Office, where he developed foundational expertise in financial management. Beyond his financial acumen, Wallace brings a unique perspective shaped by his earlier career as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, the Boston Ballet, and the Washington Ballet. He has contributed significantly to the investment committees of institutions like Cambridge University and the Courtauld Institute of Art, and has served on the boards of The Royal Opera House and the English National Ballet. Wallace graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a degree in economics, embodying a rare blend of artistic sensitivity and strategic financial stewardship. His insights at the Annual Investment Conference 2024 underscore his commitment to maximizing returns for Stanford while navigating complex global markets.