About
Ken Kim is a Partner at Polaris Capital Management, LLC, a Boston-based global investment management firm focused on value-oriented investment strategies. In his current role, he collaborates closely with the portfolio management team to perform bottom-up research on global equities, contributing to investment direction across international and global portfolios with an emphasis on fundamental company analysis. His responsibilities include conducting in-depth sector research and aiding in portfolio construction.
Kim's investment career spans several asset classes and geographies, with notable expertise in North American and European equities. Prior to joining Polaris, he was an equity analyst at Off Wall Street Consulting Group, focusing on fundamental analysis of North American companies, and worked at Sirios Capital Management, where he covered a variety of sectors in Europe. His earlier professional experience includes technology and M&A analysis at UBS Investment Bank and management consulting at McKinsey & Company.
Ken Kim holds a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. He also earned his undergraduate degree from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Kim is recognized for his deep expertise in equity research and his global investment perspective, contributing to significant portfolio returns and innovation in value investing strategies for institutional clients.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Capital Management, LLC | Partner | May 2016 to Present | — | 
| Polaris Capital Management, LLC | Global Value Investment | Jan 2016 to Present | — | 
| Off Wall Street Consulting Group | Short Selling Investment | Jan 2014 to Jan 2016 | — | 
| McKinsey & Company | Management Consultant | Jan 2013 to Jan 2013 | — | 
| Sirios Capital Management | Long and Short Hedge Fund Analyst | Jan 2009 to Jan 2012 | — | 
| Ubs | Investment Banking Analyst | Jan 2006 to Jan 2009 | — | 
| Gesd Capital Partners | Private Equity Analyst | Jan 2006 to Jan 2006 | — | 
Education
Harvard University
Master Of Public Administration, Public Administration, Government
Northwestern University
Master Of Business Administration
London Business School
Master Of Business Administration
University Of California - Berkeley
Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration
Others at Polaris Capital Management, LLC (9)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| AAndry Sutanto | Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | 
| BBernard Horn | President, Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States | 
| Portfolio Manager | Cambridge, MA , United States | |
| Financial Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| JJamie White | Financial Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | 
| JJason Crawshaw | Portfolio Manager, Executive Vice President and Partner | Boston, MA , United States | 
| Member; Equity Partner | Boston, MA , United States | |
| MMike Baldini | Vice-President at Polaris Property Management | Indianapolis, IN , United States | 
| Senior Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |