Howie Schwab

Howie Schwab is a Portfolio Manager at Driehaus Capital Management LLC in Chicago, Illinois, where he serves as the lead manager for the Driehaus Emerging Markets Growth strategy and manages several other portfolios, including the Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity, Driehaus Emerging Markets Ex-China Equity, and Driehaus Global strategies. In his current role, Schwab oversees portfolio construction, risk management, and security selection, with an investment focus on emerging markets equities spanning growth, small cap, ex-China, and global portfolios.

Schwab joined Driehaus Capital Management in 2001, bringing expertise in assessing macroeconomic and geopolitical variables and incorporating actionable insights into investment decisions. He previously co-managed the Driehaus International Small Cap Growth strategy from 2002 through 2014. His notable media presence includes contributions to major financial outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Morningstar, and Bloomberg TV, and being featured in Barron's Emerging Markets Roundtable.

Mr. Schwab holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Denison University, graduating in 2001. His investment expertise is distinguished by deep knowledge of global equity markets, with particular emphasis on emerging markets equities, portfolio construction, and risk management. He is recognized for his contributions to thought leadership in emerging market investing and has helped shape strategy at Driehaus through publication, commentary, and media engagements.