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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
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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.

    All Strategies
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    • Active ETFs
    • CLO Strategy
    • Documents & Product Literature
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    Rayna Lesser Hannaway, CFA

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    Rayna heads the Small Company Growth Team, is lead Portfolio Manager of Polen Capital's U.S. Small Company Growth and U.S. SMID Company Growth strategies, and is co-Portfolio Manager of Polen Capital's Global SMID Company Growth strategy. Prior to joining Polen Capital in 2017, Rayna spent nine years in portfolio management and two years as a Research Analyst at Fidelity Investments in Boston, evaluating small and mid-cap companies. She also spent nine years working in small-cap research for Jennison Associates and Lord Abbett & Company. Rayna received a B.A. in Economics from Barnard College, a division of Columbia University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 1996. Rayna is a CFA® charterholder and holds a CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing. In 2021 Rayna launched Polen’s WISE employee resource group, with a goal to support and promote an inclusive and supportive culture for women and their allies across the asset management industry. Rayna is a current member of the Board of Directors at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay, and Board Chair at RAW Artworks.

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    B.A. in Economics (summa cum laude) from Barnard College, Columbia University

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    Skiing, hiking, yoga, volunteering in her community, traveling, and spending time with family

    • 28 Years Industry Experience
    • 2017 Joined Polen
    • Boston Polen Office
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