Blake Pontius joined William Blair Investment Management in 2005. As a Portfolio Specialist on the Global Equity team, Blake provides analytical support to portfolio managers and coordinates the team's integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in the investment process. Blake has authored white papers and led webinars on William Blair's approach to ESG investing and portfolio integration. He is also responsible for communicating investment strategy and portfolio positioning to clients, consultants and prospects. Previously, Blake was a Relationship Manager responsible for institutional client accounts, including public and corporate pension funds, endowments and foundations invested in the firm’s global/international and emerging markets equity strategies. Prior to joining William Blair, Blake worked at UBS Asset Management and Mercer. Education: B.A. with honor in Economics, Michigan State University; M.B.A. with distinction (Finance), DePaul University.  Blake is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Chicago.