About
Laurie Burkitt is currently an analyst at Select Equity Group, L.P., based in Washington, DC. At Select Equity Group, she is responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis to support the firm’s investment decisions, focusing on identifying high-quality companies across specific sectors and asset classes. Her analytical work supports the group’s bottom-up, fundamental investment approach, which typically emphasizes long-term value in equity selections.
Her career background includes extensive work in financial and business journalism with a particular focus on market dynamics in the consumer, retail, and technology sectors, alongside coverage of Asian markets, most notably China. Laurie’s expertise spans financial analysis, global economic trends, and company-specific research, which she now leverages in her investment role.
Laurie holds a degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She has achieved notable recognition for her analytical and research skills, contributing insightful perspectives on emerging market trends and company valuations, and has been cited in leading financial publications for her work in both journalism and investment research.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Equity Group, L.P. | Qualitative Field Analyst | Sep 2022 to Present | Select Equity Group is an employee-owned investment firm founded in 1990 on the premise that rigorous, independent research and disciplined long-term investing will generate superior returns for our c... |
| Global Health Drug Discovery Institute, Kreab | Research Consultant, Contract | Oct 2021 to Apr 2022 | A sabbatical year (albeit a gutting one amid China's Zero Covid policy) to support my spouse's career. Took classes at Shanghai Normal University and edited for GHDDI. |
| Select Equity Group, L.P. | Qualitative Field Analyst | Nov 2018 to May 2021 | Select Equity Group is an employee-owned investment firm founded in 1990 on the premise that rigorous, independent research and disciplined long-term investing will generate superior returns for our c... |
| Dalian Wanda Group Co. Ltd | Global Communications (Corporate Culture Group) and Social Media | Apr 2016 to Sep 2016 | — |
| The Wall Street Journal | Reporter | Jul 2010 to Apr 2016 | Lived and breathed the rise of China's consumers. Wrote extensively on large U.S. corporations operating in China and on Chinese companies expanding their reach overseas. Covered the fall of China's O... |
| Forbes Magazine | Reporter, CMO Network | Jun 2008 to Jul 2010 | Covered marketing and media at Forbes. Learned more about ad exchanges and targeting than the average person needs to know. |
| Bloomberg | Reporter-Hong Kong | Jan 2007 to Jan 2007 | Mid-masters internship. |
| Peking University / Tsinghua | Fulbright Scholar | Aug 2005 to Aug 2006 | Aimed to view China's rule of law through the lens of its disabled population, but I admittedly had some roadblocks in the research. Largely ended up volunteering at local schools for the disabled and... |
| The Washington Post | Editorial and Oped Page Assistant | Jun 2003 to Aug 2005 | Had the utmost honor to work with the late Fred Hiatt, who was a calm, moderate voice in politics and a wonderful mentor who pushed me to apply for a Fulbright and pursue my desire to become a journal... |
| American Enterprise Institute | East Asia Department Researcher | May 2002 to Jun 2003 | Worked with former US Ambassador to China and others who strongly upheld that economic cooperation would drive a new era of peaceful politics. I attempted to splash water on the American belief of the... |
| University of Michigan | Cafeteria Manager | Nov 1997 to May 2001 | Four years of dish-pan hands. A really phenomenal job that enabled me to pay for school and shoes. |
| Hot Dog on a Stick | Hot Dogger. No one can make a corn dog like me. | Jan 1993 to Jan 1997 | Wore absurd clown-like outfit for four years to get paid more than minimum wage and save up for college. I also developed a love for mustard. |
Education
University of California, Berkeley
M.J., Journalism
Columbia | SIPA / MARSEA
M.A., East Asian Regional Studies
University of Michigan
B.A., Chinese Studies
Others at Select Equity Group, L.P. (15)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Investment Analyst | Houston, TX , United States |
C Connie Lu | Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
J Jonathan Bearman | Principal and Head of Trading | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Principal | Berkeley, CA , United States |
 | Qualitative Field Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Investment Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
P Priyanka Abeyasekera | Investment Analyst | Rutherford, NJ , United States |
 | Associate Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |