Damon Ficklin
Head of Team, Portfolio Manager
Damon is Head of Team for Polen Capital's Quality Growth team, where he is responsible for leading the Quality Growth team and maintaining the investment philosophy. Damon also serves as lead Portfolio Manager of Polen Capital's Global Growth strategy and co-Portfolio Manager of the firm's flagship Focus Growth Strategy. Damon began his career at the firm in 2003, serving as Research Analyst. Prior to joining Polen Capital in 2003, Damon was an Equity Analyst at Morningstar covering the health care sector, and a tax consultant at Price Waterhouse helping Fortune 500 companies implement tax strategies. Damon graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Accounting. Damon earned an M.S. in Accounting from Appalachian State University and an M.B.A. with high honors from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in Finance and Economics. Damon is a member of the Board of Directors and serves on the Investment Committee for Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.
B.S. in Accounting (magna cum laude) from University of South Florida, M.S. in Accounting from Appalachian State University and M.B.A. from University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Enjoys spending time with family, coaching soccer, good food, and travel
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