Ian Sexsmith

Ian Sexsmith is a Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst at Parnassus Investments, based in San Francisco, CA. He has been with the firm since 2011, where he leads portfolio management and investment research, most recently serving as co-lead portfolio manager for the Parnassus Fund and, as of January 2024, joined the portfolio management team for the Parnassus Mid Cap Fund. His core responsibilities include overseeing high-conviction portfolios constructed under rigorous fundamental and ESG criteria, with a particular focus on identifying quality businesses and management teams.

Ian specializes in mid-cap equities, growth stocks, and strategies that integrate environmental, social, and governance factors. His sector expertise is most heavily leveraged within the mid-cap segment, as illustrated by his role on the Parnassus Mid Cap Fund, where he champions innovation and sustainable competitive advantages among portfolio holdings.

Prior to joining Parnassus, Ian held notable roles as an associate at TD Asset Management and as a mergers arbitrage trading associate and investment banking analyst at Scotiabank. He holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba. Ian's career is marked by his commitment to responsible investing and his contributions to advancing ESG integration within fundamental equity strategies.