Blake Cecil

Blake joined Bridgewater in 2017 and as Deputy Chief Investment Officer, he partners closely with our co-CIOs to oversee and evolve Bridgewater’s investment strategies. This includes partnering with each Asset Class Lead in setting the research agenda and developing new systemized trading strategies. Blake is also a member of Bridgewater’s Investment Committee and a Partner at the firm.

Prior to his role as Deputy CIO, Blake was Co-Head of Currency Research, where he oversaw the firm’s currency strategy across both developed and emerging markets. Blake has been a key contributor within Bridgewater’s investment community, rising quickly as he delivered impact-leading research in currency markets and developed novel investment strategies. Blake is also passionate about and has been a leader in developing a vibrant community of investors more broadly. In collaboration with the co-CIOs, he is responsible for managing the Investment Associate talent program across training and recruiting. Blake has been a regular teacher in the firm’s nine-month intensive development program to train and assess new investors.