Thomas Hirschmann
Managing Director, Head of Distibution at Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC
About
Thomas Hirschmann is a Managing Director at Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC, based in Los Angeles, California. In his role, he is responsible for senior leadership within the firm, leveraging extensive experience in asset and wealth management to guide the firm's client relationship strategy and distribution initiatives across various investment platforms.
Prior to joining Hotchkis & Wiley, Hirschmann built a notable career at several prominent investment management firms, including serving as President and CEO of Sentinel Financial Services Company, as well as holding senior sales leadership positions at Legg Mason and HSBC Asset Management. His areas of expertise include U.S. equity strategies, as well as mutual fund distribution, institutional sales, and advisor-focused investment solutions.
Hirschmann is a graduate of Lycoming College and has been recognized for his ability to build high-performing teams and expand the market presence of investment organizations. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to distribution strategy in the asset management industry, with particular focus on equities and multi-asset solutions for institutional and intermediary clients.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management | Managing Director, Head of Distibution | Nov 2018 to Present | — |
| Legg Mason | Managing Director, Head of US Sales | Apr 2010 to Sep 2013 | — |
| Legg Mason (Acquired by Franklin Templeton) | Managing Director, Head of International Asset Management | Jan 2009 to Aug 2010 | — |
| Legg Mason (Acquired by Franklin Templeton) | Managing Director, Head of International Distribution | Apr 2007 to Jan 2009 | — |
| Sentinel Investments | Head of Distribution | Jun 2014 to Nov 2017 | — |
| Legg Mason (Acquired by Franklin Templeton) | Managing Director, Head of Institutional Services | Jun 2000 to Apr 2007 | — |
| Legg Mason (Acquired by Franklin Templeton) | VP, Director of Sales, Institutional Funds | May 1998 to Jun 2000 | — |
| HSBC Asset Management | Vice President | Jul 1997 to May 1998 | — |
Education
Lycoming College
Others at Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (17)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Senior Trade Analyst | United States |
 | PM | Pasadena, CA , United States |
J Jim Miles | Portfolio Manager and Principal | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
J Judd Peters | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
M Mark Schmidt | Portfolio Manager | San Marino, CA , United States |
M Marshall Cowden | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Corona Del Mar, CA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | San Marino, CA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Manhattan Beach, CA , United States |