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India's renewable energy sector is a vital area of growth and critical for the country’s future development. Our latest blog from Alexandra Symeonidi explores India’s growth trajectory, key drivers, challenges, and investment opportunities, while examining policy initiatives shaping its evolution. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gb5niwyS #ADeeperLook #India

Management decisions are a key driver of company performance, and with this in mind our U.S. growth and core team works to become deeply familiar with the mindset and temperament of each management team. Discover more about our team’s process now! https://lnkd.in/gt8jHR5J #USGrowthandCoreCulture

Joey McDarrah took colleagues on a fitness journey with a High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout for another great stop on the #WBIMTalentTour! As a former fitness instructor at Shred415, Equinox, and Barry's, Joey’s passion for health and wellness was infectious. Joey's workout left participants feeling empowered, energized, and motivated! Hear from Joey about what leading this session meant to him and to learn more about our people, click here: https://lnkd.in/gUagSRkJ

Congratulations to Vivian Lin Thurston, CFA, partner, portfolio manager, for being named one of Pensions & Investments' 2024 Most Influential Women in Institutional Investing! The list honors and celebrates women across the industry who have an outsize impact and are driving positive change. As a portfolio manager on 4 strategies, Vivian possesses extensive knowledge on investing in global consumer companies and emerging markets equities. Beyond William Blair, Vivian is driven by a desire to give back to the community, promoting Chinese culture and developing women. Vivian accepted the award surrounded by William Blair colleagues. Join us in congratulating Vivian and to learn more about her impact, click here: https://lnkd.in/g6vEUbpN The award was announced on September 9, 2024. Recipients were selected by Pensions & Investments based on nominations. William Blair did not pay a fee to be considered for the award.

We are pleased to share that Jim Golan was featured on Bloomberg Intelligence's podcast: Inside Active. Jim discusses how the team identifies structurally advantaged companies and navigates emerging investment themes. He also shares his insights on managing risk within a high-conviction portfolio and the impact of passive investing on the market. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gT9tSDNM

Does emerging markets debt have an issue with lack of transparency? Hear from our Head of Emerging Markets Debt team, Marcelo Assalin, CFA, partner on why we don’t believe that to be the case. Learn more this myth and many others now: https://lnkd.in/gC8RCxdH

Research trips are an integral component of our active, fundamental investment process. Our latest blog highlights investment insights from Saudi Arabia to Mexico. Read the blog #ADeeperLook https://lnkd.in/ghB7nDyV

Embrace the long view. Dan Crowe, CFA, partner, discusses how while the U.S. growth and core equity team keeps an eye on the near term, their focus is on the long-term, something that sets us apart from other investors. Read more about our team and their differentiating factors. https://lnkd.in/gRiSrj9r #USGrowthandCoreCulture

Alaina Anderson, CFA, partner, portfolio manager, recently appeared on the podcast Money Life with Chuck Jaffe. In her segment of this episode, Alaina discusses why investors may find better opportunities and stability investing overseas, where valuations are particularly compelling. To hear Alaina’s insights, click here: https://lnkd.in/gPfA_pga