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Tina Surh
Founder, Chief Investment Officer, Disobedient Thinker
Tina Surh is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Sonamu Group, a firm that invests across global asset classes with a focus on sustained exceptional compounding. Surh has a robust background in finance and investment management, having previously served as the CIO for New York University's endowment, where she played a pivotal role in modernizing the portfolio, growing it from $1.5 billion to $3.5 billion while improving returns and reducing risk.12
She graduated from Tufts University with a major in drama and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. In addition to her role at Sonamu Group, Surh is actively involved in various boards, including the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers and the Salvation Army Investment Committee, and she is a Trustee Emeritus at Tufts University.12
Surh's career also includes significant experience in private equity and investment banking, having started at Bain & Company and later working with several hedge fund legends. Her expertise encompasses a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes, reflecting her commitment to innovative and effective investment approaches.2