John C Dodd
About John C Dodd
John C. Dodd serves as the Managing Director of Institutional Markets at Victory Capital, where he has worked since 2022. With a career spanning several decades in investment management, he has held key positions at firms such as Goldman Sachs and Levin Capital Strategies, raising over $25 billion in assets from institutional clients.
Work at Victory Capital
John C Dodd serves as the Managing Director of Institutional Markets at Victory Capital, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on strategic sales efforts directed at institutional investors and allocators across the East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast. Victory Capital manages approximately $183 billion in assets as of December 31, 2021, and Dodd works with a diverse range of clients, including endowments, foundations, corporate pensions, healthcare organizations, public funds, and OCIOs. His responsibilities include providing tailored investment solutions to meet the specific needs of these institutional clients.
Previous Experience in Institutional Sales
Prior to his current role, John C Dodd accumulated extensive experience in institutional sales. He worked at Goldman Sachs as a Senior Associate in Institutional Sales from 1987 to 1993. Following this, he served as the Regional Director and Vice President of Asset Management - Marketing and Client Service at The Boston Company Asset Management from 1996 to 2001. Dodd also held the position of Principal and Head of Institutional Marketing at Levin Capital Strategies from 2010 to 2018. His career includes a role as Head of Sales at Friess Associates from 2001 to 2006, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
John C Dodd holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, where he studied Finance. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (AB) in English from Dartmouth College. His educational background complements his strong understanding of both traditional and alternative investment strategies, particularly in their application to institutional clients. Dodd's expertise is further enhanced by his ability to maintain a large network of key decision-making contacts across various channels globally, including investment consultants.
Achievements in Asset Management
Throughout his investment management career, John C Dodd has raised over $25 billion in assets, primarily from institutional clients. His focus on strategic sales and client relationships has contributed significantly to his success in the industry. Dodd's ability to provide tailored investment solutions has positioned him as a key player in the institutional markets sector, enabling him to effectively serve a wide range of clients.