Research Analysts
Aaron Wasserman, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Consumer, Aerospace and Defense
Aaron joined Baron in 2011 as a research analyst and has 6 years of research experience. From 2007 to 2009, Aaron worked at Sansome Partners as an equity investments associate. From 2004 to 2007, Aaron worked at Evercore Partners as an investment banking associate in Mergers and Acquisitions advisory. Aaron graduated cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics in 2004 and with an M.B.A. in 2011.
Ashim Mehra, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Internet Retail, Software & Services
Ashim joined Baron in 2011 as a research analyst and has 13 years of research experience. From 2004 to 2011, Ashim worked at Mazama Capital as a telecom, media and technology portfolio manager. From 2002 to 2004, Ashim worked at RBC as a senior equity research associate. From 1999 to 2002, he co-founded and worked at iExplore, an online travel company. From 1996 to 1999, Ashim worked at PWC as a senior strategy consultant. Ashim graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering in 1992 and from New York University Stern School of Business with an M.B.A. in 1996.
Catherine Chen, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Materials
Catherine joined Baron in 2010 as a research analyst and has 8 years of research experience. From 2002 to 2008, Catherine worked at Fidelity Investments as an equity research analyst. Catherine graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in English Literature in 2002 and from Columbia Business School with an M.B.A. in 2010.
David Baron, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Casinos & Gaming, Hotels Resorts & Cruise Lines
David joined Baron in 2005 as a research analyst and has 10 years of research experience. From 2002 to 2005, David worked at Jefferies and Company as a gaming analyst. David graduated from Emory University with a B.B.A. in Finance in 2002 and from Columbia Business School with an M.B.A. in 2009.
David Goldsmith, M.B.A.
Vice President, Research Analyst
Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Materials
David joined Baron in 2006 as a research analyst and has 9 years of research experience. From 2001 to 2004, David worked at Claiborne Capital Group as a research analyst. From 1999 to 2001, David worked at Banc of America Securities as an investment banking healthcare analyst. David graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.S. in Economics in 1999 and from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an M.B.A. in 2006.
David Kirshenbaum, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Building Products, Real Estate
David joined Baron in 2010 as a research analyst and has 6 years of research experience. From 2006 to 2008, David worked at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc., a private equity firm, as an associate. From 2004 to 2006, David worked at Morgan Stanley as an investment banking analyst in the Mergers and Acquisitions group. David graduated magna cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics in 2004 and with honors from Columbia Business School with an M.B.A. in 2010.
Gilad Shany, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Energy, IT
Gilad joined Baron in 2010 as a research analyst and has 3 years of research experience. In 2009, Gilad worked at Fidelity Investments as an equity research analyst. From 1995 to 2008, Gilad served in the Israeli Air Force as an F-16 pilot, attaining the rank of Major in 2001. In 2007, he was named head of the Aerial Defense section. Gilad graduated magna cum laude from Tel Aviv University with a B.S. in Physics, Astronomy and Philosophy in 2007 and with honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an M.B.A. in 2010.
Josh Saltman, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Materials, Metals & Mining, IT Services
Josh joined Baron in 2011 as a research analyst and has 6 years of research experience. From 2006 to 2009, Josh worked at TA Associates, a private equity firm, as an associate. From 2004 to 2006, Josh worked at Morgan Stanley as an analyst in the Investment Banking division. Josh graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with a B.S.E. in Operations Research and Financial Engineering in 2004 and with honors from Columbia Business School with an M.B.A. in 2011.
Kyuhey August, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Chemicals, Consumer, Industrials
Kyuhey joined Baron in 2008 as a research analyst and has 6 years of research experience. From 2004 to 2006, Kyuhey worked at Nike as a senior associate in strategic planning and business development. From 2002 to 2004, she worked at Morgan Stanley Investment Management as a financial analyst. From 2001 to 2002, Kyuhey worked at Microsoft as a forecast analyst. Kyuhey graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in Economics in 2001 and from Columbia Business School with an M.B.A. in 2008.
Laird Bieger, M.B.A.
Vice President, Research Analyst
Consumer Discretionary
Laird joined Baron in 2000 as a research analyst and has 15 years of research experience. From 1999 to 2000, Laird worked at Water Street Capital as a research analyst. From 1992 to 1997, Laird worked at Ford Motor Company as a marketing trainee and was named marketing manager in 1994. Laird graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Economics in 1992 and from Columbia Business School with an M.B.A. in 1999.
Matthew Weiss, CFA
Vice President, Research Analyst
Capital Goods Distributors, Engineering Services, Retail, Transportation
Matt joined Baron in 2001 as a research analyst and has 11 years of research experience. From 1999 to 2001, Matt co-founded StartEmUp, LLC, a venture capital firm focused on student entrepreneurs. From 1998 to 1999, Matt worked at CNBC and the White House. Matt graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Spanish and History in 2000.
Michael Baron, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Asset Management, Consumer
Michael joined Baron in 2004 as a research analyst and has 9 years of research experience. From 2003 to 2004, Michael worked at Glenhill Capital as a research analyst. Michael graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Economics in 2003 and from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an M.B.A. in 2010.
Neal Kaufman, M.B.A.
Vice President, Research Analyst
Health Care Equipment & Supplies, IT Software, Life Sciences Tools & Services
Neal joined Baron in 2005 as a research analyst and has 11 years of research experience. From 2001 to 2005, Neal worked at Credit Suisse First Boston as a vice president and managed a portfolio in the Equity Proprietary Trading group. From 1996 to 2001, Neal practiced corporate law in New York. Neal graduated cum laude from Yale College with a B.A. in History in 1993, from Columbia Law School with a J.D. in 1996 and from Columbia Business School with an Executive M.B.A. in 2002.
Neal Rosenberg, M.B.A.
Vice President, Research Analyst
Commercial & Professional Services, Health Care Equipment & Services, Software & Services, Specialized Finance
Neal joined Baron in 2006 as a research analyst and has 9 years of research experience. From 2004 to 2006, Neal worked at JPMorgan Securities as an equity research analyst. From 2003 to 2004, Neal worked at Merrill Lynch & Co. as an associate in the Mergers and Acquisitions group. Neal graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics in 2002 and with an M.B.A. in 2003.
Randolph Gwirtzman, CFA, M.B.A., J.D.
Vice President, Research Analyst
Aerospace & Defense, Commercial and Professional Services, Health Care, IT
Randy joined Baron in 2002 as a research analyst and has 15 years of research experience. From 1997 to 2002, Randy was a research analyst at three firms; first at Tyndall Partners, then Goldman Sachs and finally at ING Furman Selz. From 1992 to 1997, Randy worked at Salomon Green & Astrow as a bankruptcy litigation attorney. Randy graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics in 1989, cum laude from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law with a J.D. in 1992 and from Columbia Business School with an M.B.A. in 1999.
Rebecca Ellin, CFA, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Capital Goods, Industrials, Power Infrastructure, Utilities & Services
Rebecca joined Baron in 2007 as a research analyst and has 10 years of research experience. From 2002 to 2005, Rebecca worked at Oppenheimer Capital as a research analyst. From 2000 to 2002, Rebecca worked at Standard & Poor's in the Corporate Value Consulting group. Rebecca graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics in 2000 and from Harvard Business School with an M.B.A. in 2007.
Richard Rosenstein, M.B.A.
Vice President, Research Analyst
Media, Telecommunication Services, IT Services
Rich joined Baron in 2007 as a research analyst and has 19 years of research experience. From 2004 to 2007, Rich worked at Keel Capital Management as a partner. From 1995 to 2004, Rich worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. as a media analyst and was named managing director in 1999. From 1993 to 1995, Rich worked at Schroder Wertheim & Co. as a research associate. Rich graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Mathematics in 1986 and from Columbia Business School with an M.B.A. in 1990.
Robert Susman, CFA, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Financials, Research & Consulting Services
Rob joined Baron in 2007 as a research analyst and has 9 years of research experience. From 2001 to 2005, Rob worked at Morgan Stanley as a research associate in the Strategic Planning group. Rob graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with a B.A. in Economics in 2001 and from Harvard Business School with an M.B.A. in 2007.
Siming Yang, M.B.A.
Research Analyst
Consumer, IT, Industrial Machinery
Siming joined Baron in 2008 as a research analyst and has 12 years of research experience. From 2007 to 2008, Siming worked at Ramius Capital Group as an equity analyst. From 2003 to 2006, Siming worked at Sam Lee Capital as a senior associate. From 2000 to 2002, Siming worked at KPMG as a senior auditor. From 1996 to 2000, Siming worked at China Southern Fund Management as an equity analyst. Siming graduated magna cum laude from Jinan University with a B.A. in Economics in 2000 and from Columbia Business School with an M.B.A. in 2008.
Susan Robbins
Vice President, Senior Research Analyst
Health Care Providers & Services, Education Services
Susan joined Baron in 1982 as the first employee working in a variety of roles and was named senior research analyst in 1991. Susan has 36 years of research experience. From 1976 to 1982, Susan worked with Ron Baron at a brokerage firm as a research assistant. Susan graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.A. in History and Chinese Language in 1975.