About
Brian Bath is a research analyst at Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc., based in Columbus, Ohio. He joined Diamond Hill in 2009 and focuses primarily on equity research across sectors such as finance and consumer services, with additional coverage of construction, mining, and railroads.
Bath brings over a decade of investment expertise to the role, having established a reputation for disciplined fundamental analysis and insights into industrial innovation and operational excellence within his covered sectors. Prior to joining Diamond Hill, Bath's career background includes rigorous training in investment research and asset management, contributing to his analytical strengths.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Miami University and is a CFA charterholder. Bath's notable contributions include thought leadership on automation and energy efficiency in traditional industrial sectors, helping propel client portfolios toward long-term value creation. His blend of sector specialization and commitment to continuous learning supports Diamond Hill’s mission to deliver differentiated investment outcomes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. | Research Analyst | Jan 2017 to Present | Investment analyst covering the Automotive, Machinery, Transportation, and Chemicals industries. | 
| Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. | Senior Research Associate | Jan 2014 to Dec 2016 | — | 
| Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. | Research Associate | Jul 2010 to Dec 2013 | — | 
| Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. | Junior Trader | Jun 2009 to Jun 2010 | — | 
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Executive MBA
2023 — 2024
Miami University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
2005 — 2009
Others at Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. (23)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| AArthur Cheng | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States | 
| DDana Wainer | Accounting and Business Analyst | Columbus, OH , United States | 
| Managing Director - Information Technology | Columbus, OH , United States | |
| KKrishna Mohanraj | Portfolio Manager | Groveport, OH , United States | 
| KKristen Christman | Senior Product Analyst | Columbus, OH , United States | 
|  | Portfolio Manager | Columbus, OH , United States | 
| PPatrick Trencansky | Senior Performance Analyst | Jacksonville, FL , United States | 
| Portfolio Manager | Columbus, OH , United States |