Doug Kirkpatrick
Doug Kirkpatrick is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of AlphaGlider. He has more than 25 years of experience in the investment industry, including 15 years at two global, publicly listed mutual fund companies. He honed his growth at a reasonable price investment style alongside Helen Young Hayes, Brent Lynn, and Mark Yockey—all three are award-winning fund managers. His education and experience have helped him navigate the complex and constantly evolving global investment landscape.
Doug Kirkpatrick Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Chief Investment Officer
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Equity Analyst and Co-Portfolio Manager
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Equity Analyst
Academic History
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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MS in Environmental Engineering
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BA in Political Science and BS in Mechanical Engineering
CAREER
- Before entering the investment field, Kirkpatrick was an environmental engineer with MW Kellogg, where he specialized in air and acoustic pollution control and permitting for petrochemical and petroleum refining plants.
- He began his investment career in 1996 at Artisan Partners where he was responsible for technology and telecommunications investments.
- He served as the Co-Portfolio Manager of the Janus International Equity Fund and covered international consumer goods and industrials sectors for the Janus family of Funds.
- Kirkpatrick has held the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation since 2000.
- Most of his family’s investable net worth is invested in the AlphaGlider ESG Global Moderately Aggressive Strategy.
PERSONAL LIFE
- Kirkpatrick is a dual citizen of the United States and New Zealand.
- He has lived in five countries—Austria, Iran, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, United States—and traveled to nearly 60.
- Hobbies include hiking, running, skiing, biking, or climbing the nearest mountain.