Smead Capital Management Appoints Conor O’Callaghan as Chief Operating Officer

O’Callaghan brings two decades of experience to support Smead Capital’s mission as a global leader in value investing.

Smead Capital Management, a Phoenix-based investment management firm and a leader in value investing, announces the appointment of Conor O’Callaghan as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This key addition comes as the firm continues to build on its significant growth, having more than tripled its assets under management (AUM) over the past four years.

With over two decades of experience on Wall Street, O’Callaghan brings a wealth of expertise to Smead Capital. O'Callaghan joins Smead from BTIG, where he was a Managing Director. Throughout his career, O'Callaghan has held senior leadership roles in sales, trading, and investment banking, building teams and business units at some of the largest financial institutions globally.

"At Smead Capital Management, we value leaders who think critically, act decisively, and bring deep expertise to our investors,” shared Cole Smead, CEO of Smead Capital Management. “Conor stood out for his exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to execute. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team and are confident that his leadership qualities will enhance our operations and support our mission to build wealth for our investors.”

As COO, O’Callaghan will oversee the firm’s operations, marketing and sales teams. He will work closely with Cole Smead to execute the firm’s mission and vision.

“I am thrilled to join Smead Capital Management at such a pivotal time for the firm,” said Conor O’Callaghan. “I look forward to working alongside my talented colleagues as we continue to deliver an experienced value discipline for our investors who fear stock market failure.”

O’Callaghan’s hire comes at an opportune moment for the firm as it looks to capitalize on the current lack of leadership among other stock picking firms. The firm remains the largest mutual fund manager headquartered in AZ and one of the most respected global value investors in the industry.

About Smead Capital Management

At Smead Capital Management, we are stock market investors. Our investors are individuals, advisors, family offices and institutions globally who invest with the firm through its mutual funds, separate accounts and other investment vehicles. We advise investors that fear stock market failure through a low turnover, differentiated value discipline seeking wonderful companies to build wealth. The firm manages $7.78 billion as of November 30, 2024. For more information visit http://www.smeadcap.com or call (877) 701-2883.

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