Sam West

Sam West is an Investment Research Analyst at Cantillon Capital Management LLC, based in London, United Kingdom. In his current role, he is primarily responsible for supporting the firm’s portfolio management team through detailed equity research and investment analysis, participating in idea generation and valuation work for the firm’s global equity strategies. At Cantillon, analysts are generalists and focus on high-return-on-equity (ROE) companies globally, rather than specializing narrowly by sector or asset class.

Before joining Cantillon Capital Management, Sam West held prior investment research roles, enhancing his expertise in equity analysis and fundamental research. His approach is aligned with Cantillon’s philosophy of targeting select high-ROE companies across developed and emerging markets, with thorough cross-team collaboration to identify strong, sustainable business models.

Sam West’s notable contributions include rigorous analytical work on companies with durable competitive advantages, supporting Cantillon’s reputation for disciplined stock selection. While specific sector coverage is not delineated due to Cantillon’s generalist analyst model, West’s work spans a broad array of global listed equities with a consistent focus on quality and sustainable returns.