About
Ian Chun is a senior research analyst at Sands Capital covering emerging markets, having joined the firm in 2026. He previously worked as a senior research analyst at Vontobel Asset Management, a senior research associate at Bernstein Research, a front office analyst at Highbridge Capital Management, and a senior quantitative analyst at Axiom Investment Advisors. He holds a BS in electrical engineering and computer science from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Columbia Business School, and is a CFA charterholder.
Experience
- Sands Capital ManagementHead of Business Development & Director, Client Relationscurrent2010 — present
- Martin Currie - New York officeClient Service Director2008 — 2010
- Gartmore Investment plc - LondonClient Director & European Business Development1997 — 2008
- The WM Company - EdinburghClient Director1995 — 1997
Skills & more
Business DevelopmentInvestment Strategies
From Ian's professional profile.
Colleagues at Sands Capital Ventures
Aagam Shah
Principal at Sands Capital Ventures
Amanda Golden
Sr. Associate at Sands Capital Ventures
Andrew P. Giordano
Executive Managing Director, Client Relations and Business Development at Sands Capital Ventures
Ann
Chief Operating Officer at Reciprocal Ventures
Ashley N. Patton
Sr. Stewardship Analyst at Sands Capital Ventures
Barron B. Martin Jr.
Managing Partner, Sr. Research Analyst at Sands Capital Ventures
Benjamin H. Betcher
Portfolio Manager, Sr. Research Analyst at Sands Capital Ventures
Brian A. Christiansen
Sr. Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Executive Managing Director at Sands Capital Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ian Chun?
- Ian Chun is a senior research analyst at Sands Capital covering emerging markets, having joined the firm in 2026. He previously worked as a senior research analyst at Vontobel Asset Management, a senior research associate at Bernstein Research, a front office analyst at Highbridge Capital Management, and a senior quantitative analyst at Axiom Investment Advisors. He holds a BS in electrical engineering and computer science from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Columbia Business School, and is a CFA charterholder.
- Where does Ian Chun work?
- Ian Chun is Senior Research Analyst at Sands Capital Ventures.
- Where did Ian Chun go to school?
- Ian Chun studied at Durham University (BA Honours, Economics & History); High School of Dundee, Scotland.
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Shared employers
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