Kunal Kapoor
Chief Executive Officer at MMorningstar Inc
Since January 1, 2017
Age
49 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor's degree in economics and environmental policy from Monmouth College and a Master's degree in business administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Tenure
Joined MORN in 1997 as a data analyst, held various leadership roles including serving as President from 2015 to 2017, and assumed the role of CEO in 2017.
Also at Morningstar Inc
CW
Conan Wiersema
Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
About
Kunal Kapoor has built a dynamic career at MORN through a series of progressive leadership roles. His tenure began as a data analyst in 1997 and evolved through positions that focused on product development, global strategy, and innovation.
Over the years, he has been pivotal in steering strategic initiatives, notably contributing to major innovations and the strategic acquisition of PitchBook in 2016 that expanded the company’s research and data analytics capabilities.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he maintains significant involvement in the community by serving on various boards and participating in non-profit initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to both business excellence and civic responsibility.
$MORN Performance Under Kunal Kapoor
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningstar | President | 2015–2017 | Responsible for product development and innovation, sales and marketing, and strategic prioritization |
| Morningstar | Head of Global Products and Client Solutions | N/A | Oversaw the global client solutions group and products group |
| Morningstar | Director of Business Strategy for International Operations | N/A | Focused on international business strategy |
| Morningstar | President and Chief Investment Officer of Morningstar Investment Services | N/A | Led the investment services division |
| Morningstar | Director of Mutual Fund Research | N/A | Played a key role in launching Morningstar Investment Services, Inc. |
| Morningstar | Leadership Roles in Data and Research Groups | N/A | Held various leadership positions in data and research divisions |
| Morningstar | Director of Morningstar.com and Data Business | N/A | Managed Morningstar.com and the data business |
| Morningstar | Data Analyst | 1997 | Joined as a data analyst |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealth Enhancement Group | Board Member | N/A | Privately-owned independent wealth management firm |
| Council on Chicago Booth | Member | N/A | Associated with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business |
| Multiple Chicago-based non-profit organizations | Board Member | N/A | Several Chicago-based non-profit organizations |