Our Team

Investments

BRUCE G. VEACO - Portfolio Manager/Analyst

Bruce co-founded Focused Investors LLC in 2006. Prior to Focused Investors, Bruce spent nearly 20 years as part of the investment team at Pacific Financial Research (PFR) serving as a Principal, Portfolio Manager, and Chief Financial Officer. While at PFR, Bruce also was part of the portfolio management team that managed the Clipper and Clipper Focus funds. Bruce's professional experience also includes five years as a Certified Public Accountant in the Los Angeles office of Price Waterhouse where he was an Audit Manager. Bruce graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles with a BA degree in Economics and received his MBA degree from Harvard Business School.

NUGROHO (DÉDÉ) SOEHARTO - Portfolio Manager/Analyst

Dédé joined Focused Investors in March 2008. Prior to Focused Investors, Dédé spent two years as a Partner at Saddle Peak Asset Management, LLC. In addition, Dédé spent nearly 20 years as part of the investment team at Pacific Financial Research (PFR) serving as a Principal and Portfolio Manager. While at PFR, Dédé also was part of the portfolio management team that managed the Clipper and Clipper Focus funds. Dédé's professional experience also includes one year at the Bank of Boston. Dédé received his BS degree in Chemistry from Bates College and his MBA degree from Babson College.

operations and compliance

BEVERLY C. TECSON - Chief Operating Officer/Chief Compliance Officer

Beverly joined Focused Investors in August 2006. Prior to Focused Investors, Beverly spent a year at Pacific Financial Research (PFR) within the Client Communications department. Prior to PFR, she spent two years at Oakwood Capital Management LLC as a Client Services and Marketing associate. Beverly received her BA degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University.

KENNETH M. ROJAS - Operations Manager

Ken joined Focused Investors in November 2023. Ken’s extensive operations experience spans over 20 years with various advisory firms. Most recently, Ken spent 11 years at PRIMECAP Management Company within the Operations and Trade Settlements department. Ken received his BA degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego.