Erik Kleinbeck

Managing Director, Head of Business Development at Third Avenue Management

Erik Kleinbeck is the Managing Director and Head of Business Development at Third Avenue Management, based in Fairfield, Connecticut.1 2 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Professional Experience

Erik Kleinbeck rejoined Third Avenue Management in December 2019 in his current role.3 He is responsible for leading Third Avenue's institutional and intermediary sales, consultant relations, client relationship management, and marketing.1 4

Prior to his current position, Kleinbeck's career included:

Director of Business Development & Relationship Management at Stralem & Company (2016-2019)
Managing Director at Third Avenue Management LLC (2007-2016)
Managing Director at SPARX Investment & Research, USA, Inc. (2003-2007)
Vice President at Credit Suisse Asset Management (2001-2003)
Vice President at Warburg Pincus Asset Management (1994-2001)1

Expertise

Kleinbeck has over 20 years of experience in the investment management industry. His areas of expertise include:

Institutional sales
Consultant relations
Product development
Client service

He has deep industry experience and relationships across multiple market channels, including consultants, institutions, OCIOs, family offices, and financial intermediaries.1

Education

MBA from The University of Connecticut School of Business (2005-2007)
BA in Economics from Denison University (1988-1992)1

In his current role at Third Avenue Management, Kleinbeck plays a key part in the firm's business development and client relationship efforts, leveraging his extensive experience in the investment management industry.