Shep Perkins, CFA
Chief Investment Officer, Equities

Responsibilities
Mr. Perkins is Chief Investment Officer of Equities. He is responsible for leading Putnam’s Equities team, including the portfolio management, research, and trading areas. Mr. Perkins is a member of Putnam's Operating Committee, the ESG Leadership Committee, and the Sustainable Investing team. He joined Putnam in 2011 and has been in the investment industry since 1993.
Download BiographyExperience
- Fidelity Investments, Portfolio Manager, Fidelity Mid-Cap Stock Fund, 2005–2011
- Fidelity Investments, Portfolio Manager, Fidelity OTC Fund, 2003–2004
- Fidelity Investments, Analyst, Healthcare, Telecommunications, and Technology Sectors, 1997–2003
- Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Equity Research Associate, Chemicals Sector, 1993–1997
Education
- Amherst College, B.A., Economics