About
Kevin Chee, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager and Analyst at Polen Capital Management LLC, based in Hong Kong, where he co-manages the firm's China Growth and Emerging Markets Growth strategies. His key responsibilities include identifying and investing in high-quality growth companies, conducting bottom-up research, and maintaining a concentrated portfolio focused on long-term capital appreciation within Greater China and broader emerging markets.
Kevin specializes in equities from Greater China—including Hong Kong and mainland China—as well as emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on sectors driven by themes such as domestic consumption, digitalization, and economic development. Notable holdings under his management have included leading firms in technology, consumer, and logistics, exemplifying his focus on sustainable growth stocks with difficult-to-replicate competitive advantages.
With 18 years of industry experience, Kevin previously served as a Research Analyst at Jefferies, where he covered Greater China consumer companies, and subsequently joined LGM Investments before its acquisition by Polen Capital in 2023. He holds a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from the National University of Singapore and is a CFA charterholder, recognized for his rigorous analytical expertise and deep understanding of Asian equity markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Polen Capital | Portfolio Manager and Analyst | Mar 2023 to Present | — | 
| BMO Global Asset Management | Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst | Nov 2016 to Feb 2023 | — | 
| Jefferies | Equity Research Analyst and Vice President, China Consumer Research | Jul 2011 to Oct 2016 | — | 
| Credit Suisse | Assistant Vice President and Analyst, Product Control | Jul 2007 to Jul 2011 | — | 
Education
National University of Singapore
Bachelor’s Degree, Applied Mathematics
2003 — 2007
Others at Polen Capital Management LLC (11)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| CChristopher Ballard | Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | 
| President | Atlanta, GA , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Co-Lead CLOs, Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| BBenjamin Santonelli | Portfolio Manager | Waltham, MA , United States | 
| KKate Austin | Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | 
| KKavi Sud | Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | 
| Research Analyst | London, United Kingdom | |
| Head of Team, Portfolio Manager and Analyst | Beverly, MA , United States |