About
Adam Schor is the President and Chief Risk Officer at NZS CAPITAL, LLC, based in Denver, Colorado. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing investment strategy and risk management, crafting portfolios that focus on companies creating value for customers, employees, society, and the environment. His work emphasizes innovative approaches to portfolio construction that consider both financial and social factors in asset selection.
Schor’s expertise centers on equities and asset management, with a particular focus on global equity markets. At NZS CAPITAL, he primarily manages portfolios within the public equity sector, emphasizing businesses positioned for long-term sustainable growth. He also has a strong background in evaluating and managing risk across diverse equity portfolios.
Prior to joining NZS CAPITAL, Schor was Director of Global Equity Strategies at Janus Henderson Investors for 11 years and served as Chief Investment Officer at Bee and Associates for a decade. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master’s in finance from the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Business. Schor is also a finance lecturer at Metropolitan State University of Denver, contributing thought leadership to the investment industry in areas of equity market analysis and asset management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| NZS Capital, LLC | President | Jan 2020 to Present | — | 
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Lecturer | Aug 2018 to Present | — | 
| Janus Henderson Investors U.S. | SVP, Director of Global Equity Strategies | May 2007 to Aug 2018 | Equity Market Commentary Client Portfolio Manager Member of Risk Committee on Research | 
| Bee & Associates | Chief Investment Officer | Jun 1997 to May 2007 | Managed Small Cap International Portfolio | 
| Harris Associates | Analyst and Portfolio Manager | Jun 1993 to Jun 1997 | Equity Analyst- International analyst for Oakmark International Co-PM on Oakmark International Small Cap Fund | 
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master's degree, Finance, General
1990 — 1993
Northwestern University
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
1982 — 1986