About
Katherine Okon is a Research Analyst at Sands Capital Management, LLC, based in Washington, DC. She specializes in covering the consumer sector, providing in-depth research and analysis on businesses that fit Sands Capital’s growth-focused investment criteria. Her responsibilities include conducting fundamental analysis of consumer companies, evaluating market trends, and supporting portfolio managers in identifying high-conviction investment opportunities.
Katherine began her tenure at Sands Capital in 2007 as an assistant to the CEO, then departed in 2010 to pursue further education, before rejoining the firm as a research analyst. She has experience in finance and client relations, which she leverages to drive research and investment decisions within the consumer domain.
Her work has included analysis of notable growth companies and participation in public discussions about differentiated strategies in the consumer and technology sectors. Katherine’s educational credentials and previous positions contribute to her expertise in identifying and evaluating businesses positioned for sustainable above-average earnings growth. Her career reflects significant contributions to the research and stewardship functions central to Sands Capital’s investment approach.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Capital Management | Research Analyst | Jan 2017 to Present | — | 
| Sands Capital Management | Manager, Client Relations | Jan 2015 to Jan 2017 | — | 
| Sands Capital Management | Sr. Portfolio Communications Analyst | Jan 2014 to Jan 2015 | — | 
| Sands Capital Management | Portfolio Communications Analyst | Jan 2012 to Jan 2014 | — | 
| Darden School of Business | Student | Jan 2010 to Jan 2012 | — | 
| Hamilton Place Strategies | Summer Associate | Jan 2011 to Jan 2011 | — | 
Education
Lafayette College
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Others at Sands Capital Management, LLC (16)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| EEmerson Bluhm | Portfolio Manager, Senior Research Analyst | Arlington, VA , United States | 
| Research Analyst | United Kingdom | |
| Managing Director, London | Weybridge, United Kingdom | |
| Principal | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Sr. Research Analyst | Portfolio Manager Associate | Washington, DC , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Arlington, VA , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Washington, DC , United States | |
| Sr. Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst and Managing Director | Arlington, VA , United States | |
| SScott Frederick | Managing Director | Bethesda, MD , United States |