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Robert L.
Benson is currently a Vice President at abrdn (USA) Ltd.
Prior to this, he worked as a Vice President at Tekla Capital Management LLC from 2016 to 2023.
He also worked as a Vice President & Quantitative Research Analyst at SSgA Funds Management, Inc. in 2016.
Before that, he was an Analyst at Putnam U.S.
Holdings I LLC and Summa Capital Management LLC (California).
Benson received his undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his graduate degree from the University of California.
Rob Benson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
abrdn (USA) Ltd.
 abrdn (USA) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance abrdn (USA) Ltd. (abrdn USA) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2001 and formerly known as SL Investments (No.1) Ltd. and as Standard Life Investments (USA) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of abrdn Investment Management Ltd., ultimately owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. abrdn USA provides investment products and solutions to individuals, governments, pension funds, insurers, companies, charities and foundations. | Director of Investments | 30/09/2023 |
Former positions of Rob Benson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Tekla Capital Management LLC
 Tekla Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tekla Capital Management LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly known as Hambrecht & Quist Capital Management LLC, the firm serves as an investment adviser for four closed-end funds – Tekla Healthcare Investors, Tekla Life Sciences Investors, Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund and Tekla World Healthcare Fund. | Analyst-Equity | 30/09/2023 |
SSgA Funds Management, Inc.
 SSgA Funds Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM) is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1978 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSgA FM provides investment advisory services to US investment companies and certain pooled investment vehicles. | Analyst-Equity | 30/05/2016 |
Summa Capital Management LLC (California)
 Summa Capital Management LLC (California) Investment ManagersFinance Summa Capital Management LLC provides investment advice. It offers a personalized alternative to large banks and brokers. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Putnam U.S. Holdings I LLC
 Putnam U.S. Holdings I LLC Investment ManagersFinance Putnam Investments LLC operates as an investment advisory company. The company was founded on May 14, 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Rob Benson
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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Putnam U.S. Holdings I LLC
Putnam U.S. Holdings I LLC Investment ManagersFinance Putnam Investments LLC operates as an investment advisory company. The company was founded on May 14, 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
Tekla Capital Management LLC
Tekla Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tekla Capital Management LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly known as Hambrecht & Quist Capital Management LLC, the firm serves as an investment adviser for four closed-end funds – Tekla Healthcare Investors, Tekla Life Sciences Investors, Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund and Tekla World Healthcare Fund. | Finance |
SSgA Funds Management, Inc.
SSgA Funds Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM) is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1978 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSgA FM provides investment advisory services to US investment companies and certain pooled investment vehicles. | Finance |
abrdn (USA) Ltd.
abrdn (USA) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance abrdn (USA) Ltd. (abrdn USA) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2001 and formerly known as SL Investments (No.1) Ltd. and as Standard Life Investments (USA) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of abrdn Investment Management Ltd., ultimately owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. abrdn USA provides investment products and solutions to individuals, governments, pension funds, insurers, companies, charities and foundations. | Finance |
Summa Capital Management LLC (California)
Summa Capital Management LLC (California) Investment ManagersFinance Summa Capital Management LLC provides investment advice. It offers a personalized alternative to large banks and brokers. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Finance |
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