Thematic Investing and a CEO’s Perspective on the Opportunity in Pet Care – ProShares – 12.10.19
Summary:
Now On Demand.
Sweeping global changes in technology, demographics and consumer behavior are fundamentally transforming how we live and work; however, determining whether these changes present investment opportunities and how best to capture these opportunities is critical.
Join Elanco Animal Health’s CEO Jeff Simmons and Bloomberg Intelligence’s Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas, as well as Simeon Hyman from ProShares, for an in-depth discussion on investment themes that resonate with your clients, the evolution of thematic ETFs, and how they can potentially benefit investors. The webcast will cover:
A recognizable theme in the humanization of pets: A CEO’s perspective from the animal health care industry
What makes a durable, investable theme—and how Bloomberg Intelligence views thematic capture
The thematic investment opportunities available from ProShares
Sponsors of this webcast may contact registrants. This webcast is for financial professionals only.
Speakers:
Jeff Simmons President & Chief Executive Officer Elanco Animal Health
Jeff is a purpose-driven leader with nearly 30 years of experience focused on delivering business results while engaging employees and developing the next generation of leaders. As the head of Elanco Animal Health for the past decade, Jeff has directed the company’s transformation from a primarily US feed additive company to a premier global player with a diversified business. During Simmons’ tenure Elanco has tripled in size, created a unique innovation engine, completed 12 acquisitions and built five new businesses, including a $1 billion companion animal business and a leading aquaculture business. In 2018, Simmons navigated the company’s separation from Lilly, culminating with Elanco’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange as the second largest independent animal health company. Most recently, he has orchestrated the company’s acquisition of companion animal start-up Aratana and the pending acquisition of Bayer’s Animal Health business. The company is focused on delivering value to customers through products, services and expertise.
Eric Balchunas Senior ETF Analyst Bloomberg Intelligence
Simeon Hyman, CFA Global Investment Strategist ProShares
Simeon Hyman joined ProShares in 2013 as Head of Investment Strategy. Mr. Hyman leads ProShares’ team of investment professionals engaged in portfolio analysis, product research and development, education and the delivery of investment strategies using the company’s ETFs. He and his team are also responsible for the development and publication of research, white papers and other content to present ProShares as a leader in the ETF industry.
Prior to ProShares, Mr. Hyman spent several years at Bloomberg where he was Chief Investment Officer for Bloomberg’s technology-driven wealth management business, BloombergBlack. He also served as Chairman of the Investment Committee and led the team of investment professionals tasked with the continuous delivery of investment advice, research content, and strategic and tactical asset allocation guidance. Before joining Bloomberg, Mr. Hyman was Head of Investment Strategy and Due Diligence for UBS. There, he established asset allocation and investment strategies for the $300 billion UBS U.S. Wealth Management business and directed due diligence for the $50 billion separately managed account business. Prior to UBS, Mr. Hyman served as the Chief Investment Officer of Lehman Brothers Trust Company.
Mr. Hyman earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He holds Series 7, 24, 63 and 66 FINRA registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Overview:
Title: Thematic Investing and a CEO’s Perspective on the Opportunity in Pet Care
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