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Oliver Radwan joined Bridgewater in 2009 and is the Co-Head of Technology, a Partner, and a member of the firm's Operating Committee. As Co-Head of Technology, he shares responsibility for the strategy and oversight of Bridgewater’s Technology group, including technology products across the company that power both the productivity of our workforce and the systemized investment platforms at the heart of Bridgewater’s business. Oliver was previously Head of Product Management at Bridgewater.

Kerry joined Bridgewater in 2003 and is Head of Equities Research and a Partner at the firm. As Head of Equities Research, he is responsible for overseeing all of Bridgewater’s equity strategies. Kerry was previously Director of Investment Systems, responsible for broad oversight of systems and investment decisions, evolving our systemization technology, and overseeing the training and standards by which we systemize our understanding of the timeless and universal drivers of financial markets. He also spent several years in the Client Service department, where he led a team of analysts, and in the Trading group, where he focused on improving our trade execution strategies. Prior to joining Bridgewater, Kerry received his AB from Princeton University in Economics with a Certificate in Finance.

Sean Macrae joined Bridgewater in 2008 and is co-Head of the Investment Engine and a Partner at the firm. He shares responsibility for the strategy and oversight of our Investment Engine and partners with the CIOs and Investment Committee to set and drive the firm’s key investment strategies and priorities in the Research department.

Katie joined Bridgewater in 2007 and is currently Deputy Head of Client Service and a Partner of the firm. In this role, she drives the strategic and commercial goals of the department and oversees our global institutional advisory business, ensuring Bridgewater is providing thought partnership to help our clients meet their objectives. She is also a leader in the firm’s Women’s Influence Network, where she coaches and mentors young professionals. Katie previously was the Head of Americas, and she began as an Investment Associate in the Trading group, where she focused on foreign currency trading strategies.

Seth joined Bridgewater Associates in 2002 and is a senior member of the investment team as well as a Partner at the firm. He is currently responsible for Bridgewater’s fixed income and insurance investment strategies — developing tailored strategies and insights for fixed income investors and insurers globally. Seth has expertise in macroeconomics, portfolio engineering, and markets spanning foreign exchange, interest rates, commodities, and equities. For many years, Seth has partnered with sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, endowments and foundations, insurers, and other financial institutions across the globe to develop tailored investment strategies and portfolio solutions. He was also responsible for Bridgewater’s client research and led the development of Bridgewater’s proprietary Risk Budget Tool. Seth graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College with a BA in Economics, a BA in Philosophy, and a BA in Political Science, with honors. He is a CFA charterholder.

Joel joined Bridgewater in 2002. He oversees and is responsible for global new business development in Bridgewater’s Advisory business. He is a Partner at the firm, a member of the Commercial and Business Strategy Committee, and is involved in Bridgewater’s Sustainable Investing initiative.

Sam joined Bridgewater in 2013 and is Head of Portfolio and Trading and a Director of Investment Systems as well as a Partner at the firm. He is responsible for end-to-end oversight of all our investment systems – from how we convert our investment insights into systematic logic, to how these insights ultimately flow through to the positions we hold. Sam’s experience at the firm spans the breadth of our research, portfolio construction, and trading groups. Most recently, he led the firm’s Portfolio Research Team, where he oversaw and improved the firm’s portfolio construction and risk management process. Prior to that, he ran the Commodities team and worked on the Trading Analytics team.

Ryan Drajewicz joined Bridgewater in 2010 and is Head of External Affairs and Communications, as well as a Partner at the firm. Reporting to the CEO, he is responsible for the firm’s external communications strategy, public relations and affairs, and digital strategy. Prior to this role, Ryan was Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, Head of the Operating Board of Directors & Chief of Staff to the founder and co-Chair of the Board. In 2024, Ryan was appointed by Connecticut’s Governor, Ned Lamont, to Chair the Governor’s Workforce Council, for a two-year term.

Fred joined Bridgewater in 2003 and is currently the Head of our Resiliency Alpha strategies and a Partner at the firm. As Head of our Resiliency Alpha strategies, he is responsible for the strategy, oversight, and evolution of our tailored alpha portfolios, and for partnering with our clients to develop tailored investment strategies that improve portfolio resiliency. He has been deeply involved with the research and design of these strategies for several years and reports directly to our co-CIOs. Fred also serves as a Senior Portfolio Strategist, where he shares our best thinking on global markets and economies and partners with our clients on their investment challenges, with expertise in portfolio construction, foreign exchange, interest rate, credit, commodity, and equity markets. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with our co-CIOs, advancing research initiatives, creating investment strategies, and regularly contributing to the Bridgewater Daily Observations. Additionally, Fred has led research teams with specific focus on developed and emerging global bond and currency markets. Fred received his B.A. in Economics from Dartmouth College.

Rob Dunlop joined Bridgewater in 2001 and is a Director of Investment Systems, responsible for ensuring the quality and cohesion of our overall investment systems across signals, risk controls, and implementation as well as driving cross-cutting projects. He has worked for the Systems Directors or in similar roles for over 15 years. Rob is also a Partner at the firm.