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    Polen Capital is a global asset manager delivering active, high-conviction, and competitively advantaged growth equity, and high yield credit strategies.

    • Our Story
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    • Culture
    • Community
    • Careers
    • Awards
  • People

    We are a team of experienced investment industry professionals who share an unwavering commitment to our clients, community, and each other.

    All People
    • Investment Team
    • Global Distribution Team
    • U.S. Distribution Team
    • Business Leadership
    • Advisory Board
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    Polen Capital is a global asset manager delivering active, high-conviction, growth equity, and high yield credit strategies to a wide range of clients.

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    • Active ETFs
    • CLO Strategy
    • Documents & Product Literature
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    Damon Ficklin

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    Damon is Head of Team for Polen Capital's Large Company Growth team, where he is responsible for leading the Large Company 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.

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    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

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    Enjoys spending time with family, coaching soccer, good food, and travel

    • 23 Years Industry Experience
    • 2003 Joined Polen
    • Boca Raton Polen Office
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