Ward joined Coho Partners in 2019 to focus on research and portfolio management. In addition, he is a member of the Investment Committee. He has 26 years of experience in the financial industry and is a partner of the firm.
Prior to joining Coho, Ward spent 20 years working on the Fundamental Equity Team at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Most recently, he served as a Vice President on the U.S. Value Equity Team in New York. As a research analyst and sector portfolio manager, he conducted primary fundamental research on companies across different sectors and portfolios. He also helped launch ESG strategies and integrate sustainability research into the firm’s investment process. Prior to this role, he worked as an Associate on the European Equity Team in Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s London office. He began his career as a financial analyst in the Investment Banking Division of the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Ward graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and accounting. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder.