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    Kunal Kapoor

    Chief Executive Officer at Morningstar 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

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    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

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    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

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    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