Our Culture

What you believe and what you value as an organization matters. Discover the DNA of our firm.

Our People

Get to know our teams and the stories of select staff members who share why they choose to work at Sands Capital.

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Recognized as Greenwich Quality Leader

Sands Capital is one of just four investment managers recognized this year for the service it delivers to institutional clients.

Careers

At Sands Capital, we strive to hire exceptional talent who will live our values and support our efforts to deliver on our mission.
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From Beta to Alpha

U.S. markets have recovered following 2022’s historic selloff, leading some to question what comes next. In this environment, we believe certain active approaches are better positioned to benefit than others.

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Connecting Brands with Digital Content Creators

Bryan Gold and #paid are enabling companies and creators to form mutually beneficial partnerships

Fostering Long-term Thinking

Executive Managing Director and Sr. Portfolio Manager Brian Christiansen discusses the importance of candor and collaboration in a culture that promotes long-term thinking.

Transparent Work Cultures and Inclusive Opportunities

Recruit Holdings is transforming the world of work through wage transparency and providing life-changing opportunities for immigrants and refugees.

Philosophy & Approach

Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that, over time, stock prices will reflect the earnings power and growth of the underlying businesses.

Stewardship

Our second annual stewardship report reflects our commitment to provide clients and other key stakeholders with transparency into our initiatives, actions, and the progress we made in 2022.

Public Equity

Our newest strategy takes an unconstrained approach to seeking the best growth businesses outside of the U.S.

Venture & Growth Equity

Our life sciences strategy looks to invest in promising life sciences companies that we believe are at the heart of a technological and scientific revolution in healthcare.

Brian Christiansen, CFA

Sr. Portfolio Manager
Research Analyst
Executive Managing Director

Joined Sands Capital

2006

Work Experience

Sands Capital (2021 - 2022)
Arlington, VA | Sr. Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Director of Stewardship, Executive Managing Director

Sands Capital (2018 - 2021)
Arlington, VA | Sr. Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Executive Managing Director

Sands Capital (2012 - 2017)
Arlington, VA | Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst

Sands Capital (2008 - 2012)
Arlington, VA | Research Analyst

Sands Capital (2006 - 2008)
Arlington, VA | Research Associate

Education

Yale University
MBA | School of Management (2009)
BA | Economics (2005)

Investment Culture
Fostering Long-term Thinking
Executive Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Christiansen discusses the importance of candor, collaboration, and entrepreneurialism in creating a culture that promotes long-term thinking.
Investment Strategy
Insights Gleaned from Past Bear Markets
Sands Capital portfolio managers reflect on five powerful lessons they have learned while investing through past bear markets.
Announcements
Shaping a More Ethical Future for a Digital World
As responsible stewards of client capital, we must encourage corporations to set clear guidelines for appropriate data use.

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