About
Hrishikesh (HK) Gupta is a Principal, Analyst, and Portfolio Manager at Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP (SGA), based in New York, NY. At SGA, he leads investment research and co-manages global growth equity portfolios, including U.S., global, emerging markets, and international strategies, with a focus on identifying companies with sustainable long-term growth potential.
Gupta's investment coverage centers on large cap growth equities, global growth strategies, and emerging markets, with an emphasis on integrating ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors into the investment process for risk assessment and value creation. He plays a key role as co-Portfolio Manager for SGA’s Global, Global Focused, U.S., U.S. Focused, and Emerging Markets portfolios, managing assets across institutional and sub-advised funds.
Prior to joining SGA in 2014, Gupta worked as an Investment Analyst at MDR Capital and Brenko Studio, gaining broad exposure to fundamental equity analysis. He holds a degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, an MBA from both New York University and London Business School, and an MS in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego. Gupta’s quantitative background, diverse global experience, and longstanding commitment to growth equity investing distinguish his contributions to the industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Growth Advisers, Lp | Principal | Jan 2014 to Present | — |
| MDR Capital | Investment Analyst | Jan 2011 to Jan 2013 | — |
| Brenko Studio | Investment Analyst | Jan 2009 to Jan 2010 | — |
| Merrill Lynch | Investment Banking Associate | Jun 2008 to Aug 2008 | — |
| Amazon | Technical Product and Program Manager | Jun 2004 to Aug 2007 | — |
| Qualcomm | Engineer | Jun 2003 to Sep 2003 | — |
| American Express | Business Analyst | Jun 2002 to Aug 2002 | — |
| Ibm | Intern | May 2001 to Jul 2001 | — |
Education
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Computer Science
1998 — 2002
New York University
Master Of Business Administration
University of California - San Diego
Master Of Science, Computer Science
London Business School
Master Of Business Administration
Skills & Expertise
Others at Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP (13)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Research Analyst | Darien, CT , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Founding Principal and Portfolio Manager | Stamford, CT , United States | |
| Executive Committee, Equity Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager | Stamford, CT , United States | |
| Client Portfolio Manager | Stamford, CT , United States | |
| Senior Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
S Stephen Skatrud | Client Portfolio Manager | Gig Harbor, WA , United States |
| Associate Portfolio Analyst | Stamford, CT , United States | |
J James Li | Principal | New York, NY , United States |