Bob Doll Named Crossmark CEO
Doll, a longtime market forecaster and strategist, will also keep his chief investment officer role.
Crossmark Global Investments announced that its chief investment officer, Bob Doll, has taken on the additional role of president and chief executive officer, effective Tuesday.
Doll, a 44-year industry veteran known for his annual 10 Predictions lists, succeeds Mike Kern, who is stepping down from these positions at the faith-based investment management firm to pursue other opportunities. Doll has been Crossmark’s chief investment officer since June 2021 and portfolio manager for the firm’s multiple U.S. large-cap equity strategies.
He has held leadership roles at several global asset management firms, including chief equity strategist and senior portfolio manager at Nuveen Asset Management and positions at BlackRock, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and OppenheimerFunds.
“Crossmark’s clients have benefitted from Bob’s exceptional investment expertise, market perspective, and institutional leadership ever since he joined our firm, and we are excited about the vision and direction that he will bring to the organization in his expanded role as President & CEO,” a statement by the Crossmark Board of Directors noted.
“Bob will also continue to serve as CIO, and his investment market acumen, including his perspective as the manager of our U.S. Large Cap Equity strategies, will be valuable elements of his overall vision for our firm. We are confident that Bob provides a unique combination of experience and insight that will inform our approach to serving clients’ needs and continue to set Crossmark apart from other investment advisory firms.”
Pictured: Bob Doll