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.

CRAIG LARKIN - Investment Analyst

Craig joined Focused Investors in April 2022. Craig received his BA degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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.

CYRENE A. CHAN - Operations Manager

Cyrene joined Focused Investors in December 2010. Prior to Focused Investors, Cyrene spent a year at Levy and Rowe, LLP within the Accounting Services department. Cyrene received her BA degree in Economics from the University of Southern California.

ALICIA MITCHELL - Investment Accountant

Alicia joined Focused Investors in August 2022. Alicia received her BA degree in Economics with a double minor in Entrepreneurship and Global Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles.