South Carolina Retirement System

Investment Commission

 

James R. Powers, of Chapin and Isle of Palms, SC retired in 1998 from a distinguished career as an investment banker. Most recently, Mr. Powers acted as Co-President and Chief Executive Officer of Sanwa Securities in New York. Prior to that, Mr. Powers enjoyed a 15 year career with CS First Boston Group Inc., where he held several international positions including Chief Operating Officer of First Boston Australia and Chief Operating Officer of CS First Boston Pacific in Tokyo. Mr. Powers began his banking career in 1972 with South Carolina National Bank. He is an eagle scout and actively involved in scouting as a member of the local council executive board. Mr. Powers is responsible for council administration for the council executive committees.

Mr. Powers received his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Georgia where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta, Beta Gamma Sigma, and Phi Eta Sigma fraternities.