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About
Drew Weitz is Co-Chairman of the Board, Co-Chief Investment Officer, and Portfolio Manager at Weitz Investment Management, based in Omaha, Nebraska. He is responsible for managing several of the firm's equity strategies, with a focus on the Partners III Opportunity Fund and other core portfolios. In these roles, he oversees portfolio construction, equity research, and strategic leadership for the firm’s investment offerings.
Drew specializes in value-oriented, fundamentally driven investments across multiple market capitalizations, with expertise in mid-cap and "go anywhere" strategies. His investment focus spans sectors such as technology, industrials, consumer discretionary, and financials, reflecting the multi-cap and flexible mandate legacy of Weitz’s flagship funds.
Before joining Weitz in 2008, Drew worked as a research associate and analyst at Ariel Investments in Chicago. He became a portfolio manager in 2011 and later served as Director of Equity Research from 2017 to 2020. Drew holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Carleton College and has contributed significantly to Weitz's long-term, client-focused investment philosophy and reputation for research-driven portfolio management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weitz Investment Management | Portfolio Manager | Dec 2011 to Present | Co-Portfolio Manager, Weitz Hickory Fund (2011) Co-Portfolio Manager, Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund (2020) Co-Portfolio Manager, Weitz Partners Value Fund (2020) |
| Weitz Investment Management | Co-Chair of the Board | Jan 2023 to Present | — |
| Weitz Investment Management | Director of Equity Research | Apr 2017 to Jul 2020 | — |
| Weitz Investment Management | Research Analyst | Dec 2008 to Apr 2017 | — |
| Weitz Family Foundation | Board Member | Jan 2000 to Present | The Weitz Family Foundation seeks to break the cycle of poverty in Omaha, NE by empowering individuals, agencies, and organizations to create a more equitable and peaceful society. The foundation seek... |
| Ariel Investments | Research Analyst | Sep 2004 to Dec 2008 | — |
Education
Carleton College
Skills & Expertise
Others at Weitz Investment Management, Inc. (9)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Andrew McClure | Jr. Equity Analyst | United States |
B Barton Hooper | Senior Equity Research Analyst | Omaha, NE , United States |
B Brad Hinton | Co-Chief Investment Officer | Omaha, NE , United States |
E Eric Lee | Portfolio Analyst and Client Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
 | Equity analyst | Omaha, NE , United States |
A Amy S | Associate Equity Analyst | Omaha, NE , United States |
 | Equity Analyst | Houston, TX , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Omaha, NE , United States |
W Wally Weitz | Founder, Co-Chief Investment Officer | Omaha, NE , United States |
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