Tom Powers

Co-CEO at GW&K

Tom Powers is the Co-CEO of GW&K Investment Management, a role he assumed on July 1, 2022, alongside Bill Roberts.1 Here are some key details about Tom Powers:

Career at GW&K

Tom joined GW&K Investment Management in 1996, initially leading the firm's sales and marketing efforts.2 Over the years, he has played a crucial role in the company's growth and development:

He successfully established relationships with institutions, consultants, advisors, RIAs, and family offices on a national scale.2
As the company grew, he helped transform GW&K's sales team, marketing department, and relationship management to meet the demands of a diversifying firm.2
In 2006, he was appointed co-president of the firm, responsible for establishing GW&K's strategic plan and managing the firm's business.2

Current Responsibilities

As Co-CEO, Tom Powers:

Oversees GW&K's sales, marketing, client service, and product functions.2
Serves on several important committees, including the Executive, Management, Investment, and ESG Committees.2

Experience and Education

Tom has 37 years of industry experience.2
Prior to joining GW&K, he held sales and marketing roles and was a vice president at The Boston Company.2
He received his BA in Economics from Boston College.2

Personal Involvement

Tom is actively involved with the Capuchin Franciscans, a religious order within the Catholic Church. He sits on their Development Committee and chairs the Investment Committee.2

Leadership Philosophy

Tom emphasizes the importance of GW&K's culture, which he describes as promoting intellectual curiosity, team-centered problem solving, a strong work ethic, and entrepreneurial thinking about investment markets.2 He believes these characteristics contribute to the high caliber and long tenure of GW&K's investment and management teams.