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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