Brian L. Gevry, CFA, is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Boyd Watterson Global Asset Management Group LLC (“Boyd Watterson Global”), the parent company of Boyd Watterson Asset Management, LLC (“Boyd Watterson”) and Amber Infrastructure Group. Brian is also the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Boyd Watterson. He is responsible for the strategic leadership of the companies and oversight of the investment processes and committees. In his executive leadership role, he focuses on the development and execution of the vision, cultural values, goals, and strategies, allocating resources as necessary to meet client needs while achieving the long-term success of the organization. He also guides the investment process, including developing investment philosophy and procedures across all asset classes to ensure Boyd Watterson Global’s investment management subsidiaries deliver investment results that meet client expectations while maintaining moderate levels of risk.
Brian joined Boyd Watterson’s predecessor firm, Duff & Phelps Investment Management, in November of 1991. Prior to becoming CEO and CIO in 2006, Brian held various management positions including Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CIO. Brian has worked to shape the organization’s foundational culture ensuring cohesive investment principles, philosophy, and procedures across asset classes. He emphasizes inclusivity and transparency to ensure all employees understand and demonstrate Boyd Watterson’s values and beliefs.
Additionally, Brian established the Strategic Management Process, through which he sets and oversees long-term company and line of business objectives. He has been instrumental in the company’s growth which continues to accelerate with expanded asset classes and new product offerings comprising real estate, fixed income, equity, and infrastructure strategies. Throughout his tenure as CEO, Brian has expanded Boyd Watterson’s footprint, opening offices in Bloomfield Hills, MI, Washington, D.C., Tampa, FL, Denver, CO, and most recently, West Hartford, CT, to join the already established headquarters in Cleveland, OH, and office in Chicago, IL. With the addition of Amber Infrastructure, Brian has taken the business to new levels, expanding into 12 countries.