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Ken Laudan
Co-Portfolio Manager and Healthcare Specialist at Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. /ks
About
Ken Laudan is a Portfolio Manager and Healthcare Specialist at Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. (KCM), based in Prairie Village, KS. He joined KCM in 2020 and serves as a Co-Portfolio Manager for growth equity portfolios, including the Buffalo Large Cap Fund (BUFEX), with a particular focus on the healthcare sector as well as companies across all market sectors.
Ken has over 30 years of professional investment experience, having previously served as Managing Director at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and at several prominent investment firms including Friess Associates, George K. Baum & Company, Hambrecht & Quist, and Montgomery Securities. His expertise lies in fundamental equity research, portfolio management, and in-depth analysis of healthcare companies, complemented by a broad knowledge across various industries and capitalization sizes.
He earned a B.S. in Finance from Kansas State University and is recognized for his contributions to equity research and asset management, particularly in the healthcare space. Ken’s analytical rigor and sector expertise have helped drive performance for institutional and individual clients through multiple market cycles.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kornitzer Capital Management | Co-Portfolio Manager and Healthcare Specialist | Apr 2020 to Present | — |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Managing Director | Apr 2000 to Aug 2002 | Research Analyst covering specialty pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical service companies. Wall Street Journal Best on The Street All-Star Analyst in 2000. Institutional Investor Ranked Analyst - Spec P... |
| Healthcare Investment Firm & Advisor | Managing Director - CIG | Aug 2002 to Apr 2020 | Healthcare investment firm |
| George K. Baum & Company, Research Division | Managing Director | Jan 1998 to Apr 2000 | Senior Healthcare Analyst |
| Hambrecht & Quist | Managing Director | Jan 1996 to Sep 1997 | Directed Healthcare Services Research Team. Wall Street Journal Best on the Street All-Star Analyst 1996. |
| Montgomery Securities | Principal | Dec 1993 to Jan 1996 | — |
Education
Kansas State University
B.S., Finance and Accounting
1978 — 1982
Skills & Expertise
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