Peter Knudsen

Peter Knudsen, CFA, is a Client Portfolio Manager at Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP, based in Stamford, Connecticut. In this role, he is responsible for representing SGA’s global and U.S. large cap growth equity strategies to institutional and intermediary clients, providing insight into portfolio positioning, investment philosophy, and process. His work involves delivering research-driven perspectives, facilitating ongoing client communication, and helping articulate SGA's differentiated approach to growth investing in public equity markets.

Peter has built deep expertise in the analysis and management of global and U.S. large cap growth equity portfolios, with a focus on selecting businesses offering predictable, sustainable long-term growth. He collaborates closely with the investment team, covering sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer, and other industries aligned with SGA’s strict criteria for business quality, financial strength, and pricing power. His prior experience at SGA includes roles as Portfolio Specialist and Portfolio Analyst, providing him with a strong foundation in both research and client service.

Peter holds a Master of Science in Finance from the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting from Peru State College. He is a CFA charterholder, underscoring his commitment to investment excellence and professional ethics. Through his career, Peter has contributed significantly to enhancing SGA’s client partnership model and rigorous fundamental research process, supporting the firm’s reputation for disciplined, risk-controlled growth investing.