RS Investments Expands Its Team of Investment Professionals
San Francisco, January 24, 2007 - RS Investments (RS), a San Francisco-based investment management firm, announced today the addition of two professionals to the firm's investment team. Adam Weiner, an experienced research analyst and audit manager, has joined the team as an analyst in the RS Core Equity Group in the firm's New York office; and Martin Engel, an experienced research analyst, has joined as an analyst in the RS Value Group in San Francisco.
"Outstanding investment research has long been one of the hallmarks of the RS investment process," said Terry Otton, Chief Executive Officer of RS Investments. "Both of these individuals are proven professionals whose expertise will enhance our fundamental research capabilities."
Weiner brings 11 years of investment experience to the RS Investment team. Prior to joining RS Investments, he worked for more than two years as a research analyst at Credit Suisse Asset Management. Prior to that he worked on the sellside as analyst for over eight years covering aerospace and defense at both Credit Suisse First Boston and Morgan Stanley. Weiner also has nearly four years experience as an audit manager at the Dun and Bradstreet Corporation. Weiner holds a Bachelor's degree in finance from George Washington University and a Master's of Business Administration degree from New York University.
Engel has over nine years in the investment field and has private equity and investment banking experience as well. He served two years as Vice President of TenX Capital Partners, and subsequently continued his career as a general analyst at Behrens Rubinoff Capital Partners LLC. Engel graduated from University of Virginia with a Bachelor's degree in commerce. He also holds a Master's of Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business.