John Osterweis
Founder, Chairman & Co-Chief Investment Officer – Core Equity
John Osterweis founded Osterweis Capital Management to serve the portfolio needs of high-net-worth investors, foundations, and endowments. He is currently Chairman of the firm as well as a member of the firm’s Management Committee and a co-lead Portfolio Manager for the core equity, growth & income, and flexible balanced strategies.
After graduating from business school, John served as a Senior Analyst concentrating on the forest products and paper industry for several regional brokerage firms and later for E.F. Hutton & Company, Inc. In addition to his activities as an analyst, John served as Director of Research for two firms and managed equity portfolios for over ten years. In late 1982, John decided to devote himself full time to his portfolio management activities, and in April of 1983 launched Osterweis Capital Management.
John graduated from Bowdoin College (B.A. in Philosophy, cum laude), and Stanford Graduate School of Business (M.B.A. with top honors in Finance).
Outside of his work, John is an active supporter of our community. He has served as Director of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Director on the Stanford Alumni Association Executive Board, Trustee of Bowdoin College, Director and Vice Chairman of Mt. Zion Hospital and Medical Center, and President of the Board of Directors for Summer Search Foundation. He currently serves as a Trustee of the San Francisco Ballet Association, Director of the San Francisco Free Clinic, and President Emeritus of the San Francisco Ballet Endowment Foundation, as well as Trustee Emeritus of Summer Search Foundation and of Bowdoin College. He also enjoys horseback riding and other outdoor activities.