# Justin Kelly

> Justin Kelly is the Minneapolis-based CEO and CIO of Winslow Capital, overseeing its public and private equity products and leading its flagship U.S. Large Cap Growth strategy. A Babson graduate and CFA charterholder, he joined Winslow in 1999 after investment banking and technology research roles. His published investment commentary examines corporate profitability, artificial intelligence and benchmark concentration; his public affiliations include youth soccer coaching and MacPhail Center for Music.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Winslow Capital
- **Organizations:** Winslow Capital, Nuveen Equities Investment Council, MacPhail Center for Music, Fusion Youth Soccer Club, Minnesota United ownership group, Justin and Jansel Kelly Family Foundation, Young Presidents Organization
- **Education:** B.S. in Finance and Investments, summa cum laude, Babson College
- **Known for:** Graduated summa cum laude from Babson College in 1993., Earned the CFA designation in 1997., Advanced from managing director to CIO and CEO at Winslow Capital.

## Career timeline

- **1993** — Graduated from Babson College and began investment banking at Prudential Securities in New York.
- **1996** — Joined Salomon Brothers in investment banking.
- **1997** — Joined Investment Advisers in Minneapolis; worked as co-head of technology research. Earned the CFA designation.
- **1999** — Joined Winslow Capital in April as managing director responsible for research and portfolio management.
- **2009** — Became senior managing director at Winslow Capital.
- **2013** — Appointed chief investment officer, effective March 31.
- **2016** — Became chief executive officer in January while retaining CIO and portfolio management responsibilities.
- **2022** — Co-led the investment team for two newly launched Winslow active growth ETFs.

## Achievements

- Graduated summa cum laude from Babson College in 1993.
- Earned the CFA designation in 1997.
- Advanced from managing director to CIO and CEO at Winslow Capital.
- Leads portfolio management on Winslow’s flagship U.S. Large Cap Growth strategy.

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Published a 2026 outlook arguing for continued large-cap growth leadership and examining returns on AI spending and valuation expectations.
- **2025-04** — Published commentary on the impact of U.S. tariffs on equity markets, dated April 10.
- **2025-03** — Published commentary on Russell 1000 Growth Index concentration and quarterly rebalancing.
- **2024-08** — Participated in the announcement converting two Winslow active ETFs to fully transparent structures.

## Links

- Website: https://www.winslowcapital.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-kelly-135b933

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