Drew Edwards

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About Drew Edwards

Drew Edwards is an accomplished CEO, entrepreneur, investment and financial services professional. He was Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Usonian Investments, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm that was launched in August 2017 when Drew completed a buyout from Advisory Research Inc, the asset management subsidiary of Piper Jaffray & Company. In 2020, Usonian Investments was acquired by GMO LLC, where Drew continues to lead GMO Usonian Japan Equities. Usonian’s governance focused investment approach calls for collaborative engagement with portfolio company management to enhance corporate value and influence outcomes. Drew is an experienced Director, member of The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), and available for select Board engagements. CEO | ENTREPRENEUR • Founder and CEO of Usonian Investments, LLC, and independent investment advisory firm with $1 billion in Assets Under Management OUTSIDE DIRECTOR • Active with The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), at the national, and local chapter level • Director, the Japan American Society of Chicago. Executive Committee EXHAUSTIVE EXPERIENCE IN JAPANESE BUSINESS • Extensive educational and business background in Japan • Director, the Japan American Society of Chicago • B.A. Economics, from Sophia University, Tokyo Japan DE@UsonianInvestments.com | 312.391.7070 |