Kerim Kassem

Research Associate

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Kerim is a Research Associate on Polen Capital's Credit team. Kerim originally joined DDJ Capital in 2022, which was subsequently acquired by Polen Capital in 2022. Prior to 2022, Kerim worked as a Research Analyst at Barclays Investment Bank, Covering Gaming, Lodging, and Leisure. Kerim received a B.B.A. from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Education

B.B.A. from Wilfrid Laurier University

Interests

Spending time with friends, weightlifting, cooking, basketball, and tennis

  • 5
    Years Industry Experience
  • 2022
    Joined Polen
  • Boston
    Polen Office

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