Thought Leaders
Jan van Eck

Imaru Casanova

James Colby

Ola El-Shawarby

Eric Fine

Joe Foster

Natalia Gurushina

Ed Lopez

Charl Malan

Shawn Reynolds

Fran Rodilosso

David Schassler

David offers a comprehensive perspective on market trends, asset allocation, and strategy analysis. As Head of Quantitative Investment Solutions (QIS), his insights are driven by an analytical approach, anchored in data and objectivity. David also serves as Portfolio Manager for VanEck’s asset allocation strategies. At the intersection of quantitative expertise and traditional portfolio management and research is where David’s distinctive point of view resides.
David Semple

David serves as Portfolio Manager for VanEck’s Emerging Markets Equity Strategy. He is responsible for company research, stock selection and portfolio construction. With over 30 years of dedicated EM experience, he brings perspective gleaned from his pursuit to identify and invest in forward-looking, sustainable and structural growth companies that are the driving force of emerging markets and global economies.
Matthew Sigel

Veronica Zhang
