About
Don Cobin is President, Chief Executive Officer, and Portfolio Manager at Kennedy Capital Management in St. Louis, Missouri, where he leads the firm’s business operations and investment strategies as well as serving as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. He joined Kennedy Capital Management in 2007 as an analyst and was promoted to Portfolio Manager the same year; since 2018, he has also held the positions of President and CEO.
Mr. Cobin’s investment expertise spans over two decades, with a focus on small and mid-cap equity strategies across the growth-value spectrum. Kennedy Capital Management serves a client base that includes pension funds, endowments, foundations, multi-employer plans, and high net-worth individuals, and it integrates ESG considerations throughout its research and portfolio construction processes. Prior to Kennedy Capital, Cobin held senior roles at Matador Capital Management, Delaware Investments (as Director of Research), Conseco, and WR Huff, where he gained extensive experience in equity research and portfolio management.
Mr. Cobin holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BA from Emory University. Recognized for his strategic leadership and innovation, he has built a reputation for expertise in financial analysis and investment strategy, advancing the firm’s capabilities and industry standing as an investment adviser registered with the SEC.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Capital Management | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2007 to Present | — |
| Kennedy Capital Management | President and Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, Portfolio Manager | Feb 2018 to Present | — |
| Matador Capital | Analyst | Jan 2002 to Jan 2007 | — |
| Delaware Investments | Director of Research | Jan 2000 to Jan 2001 | — |
| Conseco Capital Management | Analyst | Jan 1997 to Jan 2000 | — |
| WR Huff | Analyst | Jan 1993 to Jan 1997 | — |
Education
The Wharton School
MBA
1991 — 1993
Emory University
BA
1985 — 1989
Skills & Expertise
Others at Kennedy Capital Management LLC (23)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Research Analyst | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
B Brian Hagler | Bank Sector Strategy Manager, Research Analyst | Maryville, IL , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager, Director of Research | Denver, CO , United States | |
M Michael Bertz | Portfolio Manager | Chesterfield, MO , United States |
| Assistant Portfolio Manager | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Research Analyst | United States | |
| Micro Cap Portfolio Manager | St. Louis, MO , United States |