Roger Mendel
Managing Director, Sector Portfolio Manager and Analyst at Winslow Capital Management, LLC
About
Roger Mendel is a seasoned investment professional who most recently served as Managing Director, Sector Portfolio Manager, and Analyst at Winslow Capital Management, LLC, based in Edwards, CO. At Winslow Capital, he was instrumental in developing and managing the firm's large-cap growth equity strategies, focusing primarily on U.S.-listed large-cap stocks and overseeing assets totaling over $30 billion. His portfolio responsibilities spanned several key sectors, including industrials, transportation, basic materials, business services, and semiconductors, where he applied deep fundamental research and disciplined valuation frameworks to drive performance across market cycles.
Prior to Winslow Capital, Roger built his expertise with analyst roles at Northern Trust Global Investments—specializing in industrials and basic materials—and at Citigroup Salomon Smith Barney, where he covered metals and mining. He began his career as an auditor at the Securities and Exchange Commission, gaining critical experience in compliance and market transparency.
Roger holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and is a CFA charterholder. Notably recognized for his analytical rigor, strategic vision, and leadership, Roger has contributed to consistent outperformance of benchmark indices and fostered a collaborative culture of research-driven investing. His expertise is particularly valued for board-level advisory on finance, operations, and corporate governance in the U.S. public equity space.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Capital Management | Managing Director, Sector Portfolio Manager and Analyst | May 2008 to Apr 2024 | — | 
| Northern Trust Global Investments | Vice President | Sep 2000 to Apr 2008 | Equity research analyst covering industrials and materials | 
| Northern Trust | Vice President - Equity Research | Jan 2000 to Jan 2008 | — | 
| Salomon Smith Barney | Analyst | Feb 1996 to Sep 2000 | Analyst on steel equity research team | 
| Salomon Brothers Inc | Research Analyst | Jan 1996 to Jan 2000 | — | 
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
BS, Finance
1988 — 1992
Others at Winslow Capital Management, LLC (13)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| JJeff Wieneke | CFO, Managing Director | Eden Prairie, MN , United States | 
| JJill Fuller | Managing Director, Chief Risk Officer | Long Lake, MN , United States | 
| JJoshua Fuller | Managing Director, Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Minneapolis, MN , United States | 
| Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States | |
| LLaura Hawkins | Managing Director, Chief Creative Officer and CRO | Minneapolis, MN , United States | 
| MMegan Anderson | Managing Director, Chief Client Officer | Minneapolis, MN , United States | 
| MMitch Kaiser | Managing Director | Minneapolis, MN , United States | 
| Sector PM and Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Managing Director | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
| TTaylor Reiners | Managing Director | Sector PM and Analyst | CA , United States |