Alex Zarechnak

Alex Zarechnak is Co-Portfolio Manager at Matthews International Capital Management LLC, where he co-manages the Matthews Emerging Markets Fund and plays lead or co-manager roles in several of the firm's EM strategies, including the Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF, and the Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund. Based in San Francisco, he is responsible for portfolio construction, security selection, and research with a dedicated focus on emerging and frontier market equities.

He brings over 15 years of experience in global emerging markets, with a particular focus on equities across multiple sectors and geographies in Asia, Latin America, EMEA, and frontier markets, seeking growth opportunities in both large- and small-cap companies. Before joining Matthews Asia in 2020, Alex was an Emerging Markets Analyst at Wellington Management and previously at Capital Group, focusing on equity investments in developing economies.

Throughout his career, Alex has contributed to the launch and active management of diverse emerging market vehicles and is recognized for his expertise in cross-regional equity research and portfolio management. While specific educational credentials are not publicly disclosed, his expertise encompasses macroeconomic research, company due diligence, and multi-sector equity strategy in rapidly developing markets.