John Cummings

John Cummings, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager and Principal at Copeland Capital Management, based in the Philadelphia area. In his current role, he leads the firm’s fundamental research and portfolio construction within the Industrials sector, and plays a key part in optimizing quantitative investment methodologies. His responsibilities reflect a blend of sector-specific and quantitative investment expertise, with a particular emphasis on U.S. equities in the Industrials asset class.

John began his career at Copeland Capital in 2014 and previously gained experience as an equity research analyst at Credit Suisse, covering the consumer internet sector. He has continually advanced Copeland’s proprietary screening and research processes, emphasizing data-driven evaluation and sector specialization. In every capacity, he has demonstrated a rigorous approach to investment analysis and contributed significantly to the firm's research depth and quantitative toolkit.

John graduated with high honors from Haverford College, earning a dual BA in Mathematics and Economics. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and an active member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia. His notable achievements include advancing sector-level research frameworks at Copeland Capital and holding a leadership position as Principal at a young age, reflecting his impact on both the firm and the broader investment industry.