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 (25)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Portfolio Manager, Matthews Emerging Markets Fund | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
A Angela Wang | Vice President, National Accounts | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
J Jason Ng | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
J John McGowan | Senior Vice President | Danville, CA , United States |
| Vice President, Business Development | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
S Shuntaro Takeuchi | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Senior Research Analyst + Co-Portfolio Manager | CA , United States | |
| Healthcare Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
A Amit Jha | Senior Systems Analyst | San Ramon, CA , United States |