Christopher Leikhim

Christopher Leikhim is a Senior Research Analyst at Wasatch Global Investors, based in Salt Lake City, UT, where he has served since October 2019. In this role, he is responsible for conducting fundamental equity research, contributing to portfolio management decisions, and identifying investment opportunities within global equity markets. His work at Wasatch focuses primarily on international strategies, analyzing companies across developed and emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on small- and mid-cap equities.

Prior to joining Wasatch, Christopher held roles as Senior Research Analyst for International Strategies at Calamos Investments (2014–2019), and as Equity Research Associate at William Blair (2010–2014). Throughout his career, he has specialized in equity research across multiple geographies and sectors, gaining expertise in global equities, with deep sector experience in technology, consumer, and industrial firms.

Christopher holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University. His rigorous analytical background and experience guiding international investment strategies have established him as a trusted expert in global equity research, contributing significantly to his firms’ investment success.