Brian Burrell, CFA, FSA
Portfolio Manager and Managing Director
Brian Burrell is a portfolio manager for Thornburg Investment Management. He joined the firm in 2012 as an equity research analyst and became an associate portfolio manager in 2021 and portfolio manager in 2024.
Brian earned a BA in economics from Reed College and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin in the Applied Security Analysis Program (ASAP). He is a CFA charterholder and a Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential® holder. Prior to joining Thornburg, Brian was a business journalist and economic consultant for a variety of publications in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
13years in industry
13years at Thornburg
Investments Managed
Insights
ESG
Beyond ESG Scores: Active, Governance-Driven Alpha
Why active, fundamentals-led ESG can boost earnings and multiples vs. passive ESG in global equities and may lead to better outcomes for investors.
International Equities
Beyond Borders: Strategies for International Investing in 2025
Despite the high growth expectations for U.S. companies, the concentration risks in the market highlight the potential benefits of exploring opportunities abroad.
International Equities
The Analogy of the Olympics and International Investing
Thornburg Portfolio Manager Brian Burrell draws a parallel between the Olympics and portfolio investing.
Global Equity
Notes From Japan: The Rise of Corporate Governance
Portfolio Manager Brian Burrell explains how improved corporate governance and the advent of inflation mean investors should take a fresh look at Japan.
Global Equity
Observations in International Equities: Boring is Beautiful
Portfolio Managers Brian Burrell and Joe Salmond believe “boring” sectors and names may be attractive in a year of uncertain politics and economic transitions.
Global Equity
Observations in International Equities: Japan and China Diverge
Portfolio Managers Brian Burrell and Joe Salmond see corporate governance reforms lifting Japan while China’s problems mount - creating attractive valuations.
Global Equity
Observations in International Equities: Companies, Not Countries
Portfolio Managers Brian Burrell and Joe Salmond argue that the quality, prospects and valuations of a company matter, not where they’re headquartered.
ESG
ESG Momentum: Investing Isn’t One Dimensional
Investors should consider ESG momentum investing that enables active managers to consider misunderstood companies as opportunities for alpha generation.