Giles Evans
Portfolio Manager and Analyst at DSM Capital Partners LLC
About
Giles Evans is a Portfolio Manager and Analyst at DSM Capital Partners LLC, based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In his current role, he is responsible for the research, selection, and active management of global growth equity investments, working within DSM’s collaborative team structure to identify high-quality companies across both developed and certain emerging markets. Evans’s focus spans large-cap global equities, employing a growth-oriented investment philosophy that targets companies with sustainable competitive advantages and attractive long-term returns.
Before joining DSM Capital Partners, Evans had a distinguished background including service as a US Air Force officer, which helped shape his disciplined approach to investing. He transitioned into investment management, building experience across research and portfolio management roles before advancing to his current position.
Evans holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, underscoring his commitment to diligence and professionalism in asset management. At DSM, he contributes to managing portfolios for institutional and individual clients, notably helping lead the team’s efforts on global growth equity strategies, with strengths in qualitative company research and cross-sector idea generation.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSM CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC | Portfolio Manager and Analyst | Nov 2023 to Present | Global Generalist - Consumer, Financials, Industrials, Software |
| DSM CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC | Equity Analyst | Jun 2021 to Nov 2023 | Global Generalist |
| Evercore | Senior Associate, Equity Research | Aug 2020 to Jun 2021 | US Food and Restaurants |
| American Century Investments | Summer MBA Associate, Equity Research | Jun 2019 to Aug 2019 | Global Generalist |
| 12th Street Asset Management Company LLC | Summer Equity Analyst | Jun 2018 to Jul 2018 | US Industrials, Aerospace |
| United States Air Force | AC-130 Instructor Pilot and Assistant Director of Operations | Dec 2015 to May 2018 | — |
| United States Air Force | AC-130 Aircraft Commander | Aug 2013 to Dec 2015 | Other responsibilities included chief of mobility, chief of scheduling, and assistant director of operations. |
| United States Air Force | AC-130 Copilot | Oct 2009 to Aug 2013 | Other responsibilities included aircrew scheduling officer, training officer, section leader and budget manager. |
| United States Air Force | Student Pilot | May 2007 to Oct 2009 | Laughlin AFB, TX NAS Corpus Christi, TX Little Rock AFB, AR Hurlburt Field, FL |
| United States Air Force | Assistant Flight Commander | May 2006 to May 2007 | — |
Education
The Wharton School
MBA, Quantitative Finance/Accounting
2018 — 2020
West Point
BS, International Relations/Economics
2002 — 2006
Others at DSM Capital Partners LLC (3)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Bryant Burciaga | Equity Research Analyst | FL , United States |
E Eric Woodworth | Deputy CIO, Portfolio Manager, and Senior Analyst | Pleasantville, NY , United States |
| Portfolio Manager and Analyst | Palm Beach Gardens, FL , United States |