Our Culture
Every aspect of the Sands Capital culture is geared toward delivering strong results for our clients.
Our Culture
Every aspect of the Sands Capital culture is geared toward delivering strong results for our clients.
Our Mission
Sands Capital exists to add value and enhance the wealth of our clients with prudence over time.
Our Purpose
For Clients
We enable clients to fulfill their missions which include providing sustainable and better retirements, better healthcare, innovative research, and charitable works for a better world.
For Society
We perform the important function of allocating capital to businesses that innovate, solve problems, and improve billions of people's lives by offering better products and services to the global economy and by creating jobs, tax revenue, and institutions that enhance civil society.
For Our People
We create a dynamic work environment that challenges them to bring forth their best creative talents, experience fulfillment, and grow in a supportive culture. We value and appreciate every member of our team.
Our Values
These are some attributes that we hold in high regard and believe are critical for high-performing teams that add value over the long term.
Core VALUES
SUPPORTING VALUES
1Integrity & Trust
Do what is right, not what is popular. Deliver on commitments.
2Client-Centered
Always act in
the best interest
of our clients.
3Commitment to Excellence
Strive to learn and improve. Implement best practices.
1Focus
Identify and concentrate on what matters.
2Long-term Perspective
Appreciate that time allows sound decisions to demonstrate their worth. Avoid short-term thinking.
3 Independent Thinking
Have the courage to develop and articulate your own convictions. Debate others openly and honestly.
4Teamwork
Collaborate to gather facts, develop perspective, build conviction, and support timely decision making.
5Positive “Can-Do” Attitude
Demonstrate a willingness to tackle any task.
6Graciousness
Reflect kindness and courtesy at all times.
7Balance
Enjoy your work while balancing professional activities with interests beyond the firm.
8Meritocracy
Know that talent and achievement will drive your success at Sands Capital.
Investing is a Team Sport
As Sands Capital has grown over the years, we have remained focused on protecting a client-centered, research-driven environment where our people can contribute collectively to add value for clients. We believe many success factors, including our philosophy and approach, create the lasting culture of Sands Capital and provide a clear competitive advantage for our clients.
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