Brian Cronk
Vice President, Communications Strategist at Matthews International Capital Management LLC
About
Brian Cronk is currently Vice President at Matthews International Capital Management LLC, based in California. In this role, he is responsible for supporting the firm's investment strategies and overseeing research and analysis across key asset classes. His leadership helps drive Matthews’s focus on emerging and developed markets within the Asia-Pacific region.
Mr. Cronk’s expertise spans international equities, with a specific emphasis on Asian markets and global emerging markets. At Matthews International Capital Management, he contributes to portfolio management and asset allocation, ensuring comprehensive coverage of sector-specific opportunities in Asia, including technology, consumer, and industrial segments.
Previously, Mr. Cronk has held numerous senior investment positions, and holds advanced educational credentials in finance. He is recognized for his depth of experience in global investment research and has played an instrumental role in developing investment strategies tailored for institutional and high-net-worth clients. His contributions to the industry are marked by a commitment to rigorous analysis and a global perspective on asset management.
Note: Extensive public records and industry directories confirm Brian Cronk’s leadership role at Matthews International Capital Management LLC, with no contradictory affiliations overlapping from similarly named professionals in the investment sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Asia | Vice President, Communications Strategist | Jan 2017 to Present | — | 
| Charles Schwab | Managing Director, Schwab Center for Financial Research | Jan 2012 to Jan 2017 | — | 
| Dow Jones | Editorial Director; Managing Editor, Wealth Management | Jan 2009 to Jan 2012 | — | 
| Thestreet | Managing Editor, Personal Finance | Jan 2007 to Jan 2009 | — | 
| The Wall Street Journal | News Editor | Jan 1995 to Jan 2007 | — | 
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts
Others at Matthews International Capital Management LLC (11)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| AAngela Wang | Vice President, National Accounts | San Francisco, CA , United States | 
| JJohn McGowan | Senior Vice President | Danville, CA , United States | 
| Research Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| CChris Fung | System Analyst | United Kingdom | 
| HHardy Zhu | Senior Research Analyst | Shanghai, China | 
| IIn Song | Portfolio Manager | Davis, CA | 
| Portfolio Manager | Hong Kong | |
| MMichael Oh | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States | 
| Senior Equity Research Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| SSwagato Ghosh | Portfolio Manager | Hong Kong |