Karl Keirstead
About Karl Keirstead
Karl Keirstead is a Managing Director in Software Equity Research at UBS, where he has worked since 2020. He previously held similar positions at BMO Capital Markets and Deutsche Bank, contributing to top-ranked research teams in the tech sector.
Work at UBS
Karl Keirstead has been serving as Managing Director - Software Equity Research at UBS since 2020. He is based in Los Angeles, California, where he leads a top-ranked software research team. This team is recognized for its excellence in the tech sector equity research, contributing to UBS's reputation in the financial services industry. Keirstead is part of a world-class tech sector equity research and sales team, focusing on providing insights and analysis in software equity.
Previous Experience at BMO Capital Markets
Before joining UBS, Karl Keirstead worked at BMO Capital Markets as Managing Director - Software Equity Research from 2010 to 2013. During his three years in New York City, he focused on software equity research, contributing to the firm's capabilities in analyzing technology investments.
Experience at Deutsche Bank
Karl Keirstead held the position of Managing Director - Software Equity Research at Deutsche Bank from 2013 to 2020. Over the course of seven years in the Greater New York City Area, he played a significant role in developing the bank's software equity research capabilities, further establishing his expertise in the tech sector.
Education and Expertise
Karl Keirstead earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western University, where he studied from 1992 to 1994. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in software equity research.