About
Rick Snowdon, CFA, is a portfolio manager at Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc., based in Columbus, Ohio. He joined Diamond Hill in 2007 and has played a key role in leading investment strategies, notably co-managing the Diamond Hill Global Fund, which focuses on global equity investments for long-term capital appreciation. His current responsibilities include identifying and managing investment opportunities across U.S. and international equities, employing a disciplined, intrinsic value investment philosophy.
Rick's investment focus spans global equity markets, with experience covering diverse sectors and industries, including both U.S. and non-U.S. common stocks. He leverages fundamental, bottom-up analysis to generate investment ideas, particularly in volatile or complex market environments. His expertise encompasses deep due diligence and risk analysis, positioning him to evaluate competitive dynamics and long-term value across multiple asset classes.
Prior to joining Diamond Hill, Rick served as a board member and consultant, contributing significant leadership and strategic insight to other organizations. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, underscoring his technical expertise in portfolio construction and investment analysis. Throughout his career, Rick has contributed to Diamond Hill’s reputation for disciplined research and successful global equities management, supporting the launch and growth of their Global Fund.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2013 to Present | — | 
| Diamond Hill | Director of Research | Dec 2009 to Dec 2014 | — | 
| Diamond Hill | Equity Analyst | Apr 2007 to Dec 2012 | — | 
| AEP | VP, Energy Trading | Jan 1997 to Jan 2002 | — | 
| Enron Capital & Trade Resources Ltd. | Electricity Trader | Sep 1996 to Aug 1997 | — | 
| World Oil Corp. | VP of Retail Gasoline Marketing | Sep 1991 to Aug 1994 | — | 
| World Oil Corp. | VP of Real Estate | Sep 1989 to Aug 1991 | — | 
Education
Brown University
1981 — 1985
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA
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 | 
| Research Analyst | Columbus, OH , 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 |