Robert Thomas joined WestRiver in February 2024 as Chief Investment Officer. He previously worked at the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Bill Gates Investment Office, and serves on boards including Claremont McKenna College and The University of Tulsa.
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- Bill Gates Investment Office (aka Cascade Investment) · Portfolio Manager
- George Kaiser Family Foundation · Chief Investment Officer
- WestRiver Group · Chief Investment OfficerNow
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Education
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Who is Robert Thomas?
Robert Thomas joined WestRiver in February 2024 as Chief Investment Officer. He previously worked at the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Bill Gates Investment Office, and serves on boards including Claremont McKenna College and The University of Tulsa.
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What did Robert Thomas do before WestRiver Group?
Portfolio Manager at Bill Gates Investment Office (aka Cascade Investment); Chief Investment Officer at George Kaiser Family Foundation.
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