Mark Schmidt

Mark Schmidt is a portfolio manager at Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC, based in San Marino, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing equity investment strategies, managing client portfolios, and conducting fundamental research to identify value opportunities within specific sectors and industries.

He primarily focuses on U.S. equities, with expertise in traditional value sectors such as energy, financials, and industrials, often concentrating on undervalued companies across large-cap and mid-cap segments. Schmidt applies a disciplined, research-intensive approach to stock selection and risk management tailored to institutional and private accounts.

Mark Schmidt holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College. He has more than 25 years of experience in investment management, including roles as portfolio manager, director of research, and founder at various hedge funds and private equity firms. His career includes notable achievements such as co-founding funds and leading investments in energy and alternative asset classes, earning recognition for his analytical rigor and industry insight.