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

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

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Sands Capital invests in innovative businesses across all stages of the growth spectrum

T. Perry Williams, CFA

President

Joined Sands Capital

2004

Work Experience

Sands Capital (2024 - Present)
Arlington, VA | President, Sr. Portfolio Manager

Sands Capital (2016 - 2023)
Arlington, VA | President, Director of Research, Sr. Portfolio Manager

Sands Capital (2015)
Arlington, VA | Director of Research, Sr. Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Executive Managing Director

Sands Capital (2011 - 2014)
Arlington, VA | Sr. Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Executive Managing Director

Sands Capital (2011)
Arlington, VA | Sr. Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Managing Director

Sands Capital (2006 – 2010)
Arlington, VA | Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst

Sands Capital (2004 - 2006)
Arlington, VA | Director of Business Development and Client Relations

Mercer Investment Consulting (1995 - 2004)
Atlanta, GA | Consultant, Principal

Education

Northwestern University (1999)
MBA | Kellogg Graduate School of Management

University of Virginia (1994)
BS | McIntire School of Commerce

Perry is president and aa co-portfolio manager of the Sands Capital Global Growth strategy.

Perry joined Sands Capital in 2004 as a director of client relations and, in 2006, became a research analyst, primarily covering consumer businesses. He served as a co-portfolio manager of the Select Growth strategy until 2013, when he became co-portfolio manager of the firm’s Global Growth strategy. In 2011, he was appointed to the executive management team, which provides strategic leadership across the firm. In 2014, Perry was elevated to director of research. In 2016, he was promoted to president of Sands Capital. Before joining Sands Capital, Perry was a consultant and principal at Mercer.

Perry earned a BS from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He is a CFA® charterholder.

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