WCM Focused International Growth Instl

Paul joined WCM in 1989; his primary responsibility is portfolio management for our global, fundamental growth strategies. Since the start of his investment career in 1983, Paul’s experience includes positions as Portfolio Manager with Wells Fargo Private Banking Group, and with Bank of America. At WCM, Paul has helped define the firm’s investment strategy and pilot the firm’s direction. In addition to his active role in portfolio management, he has also served as a client liaison for the communication of the firm’s investment thinking. Paul earned his BS-Finance from CA State Univ, San Diego.

Kurt joined WCM in 1984; as a member of the Investment Strategy Groups for our global, fundamental growth strategies, his primary responsibility is portfolio management. Before the start of his investment career in 1984, Kurt’s analytical background includes a position as the head of computer-aided design and analysis with Hughes Electronics Santa Barbara Research Center. He earned his B.A. in Physical Science from Westmont College (California), his B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (California), and is also a CFA® charterholder.

Mike joined WCM in 2006; his primary responsibilities are portfolio management and equity research for our global, fundamental growth strategies. Since he began his investment career in 2000, Mike’s experience includes a position as Equity Analyst at Morningstar, Inc. in Chicago where, in addition to general equity analysis, he managed their Model Growth Portfolio. Earlier, Mike held a position as Analyst at the Motley Fool, an online investment service. He earned his B.S. in Finance from Saint Louis University (Missouri), where he graduated with honors.

Pete has been working with WCM since 2001; his primary responsibilities are portfolio management and equity research for our global, fundamental growth strategies. Since the start of his investment career in 1998, Pete’s experience includes a position as Portfolio Analyst for the Templeton Private Client Group, followed by his time as Managing Director at the formerly WCM-affiliated firm, Centurion Alliance. He earned his B.A. in Communications from San Jose State University (California), where he graduated with honors, and his J.D. at the Monterey College of Law (California).

Sanjay joined WCM in 2007; his primary responsibilities are portfolio management and equity research for our global, fundamental growth strategies. Since he began his investment career in 2002, Sanjay’s experience includes a position as Equity Analyst at Morningstar, Inc. in Chicago, where he covered the gaming, cruise, and online travel industries, and an earlier position at J. & W. Seligman & Co. in New York as a performance analyst. Sanjay graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University (Maryland) with a B.A. in Economics and B.S. in Applied Mathematics. He is also a CFA® charterholder.