Keith Watson

Head of Distribution

Keith Watson joined Cedar Street in 2023 as its Head of Distribution.  In this role, Keith is responsible for the areas of Client Service, Consultant Relations and Business Development.

Keith joins Cedar Street with more than 25 years of experience in Institutional Distribution within the Investment Management industry, having worked in Client Service, Consultant Relations and Business Development roles throughout his career.

Keith was most recently a Managing Director, Consultant Relations with Epoch Investment Partners, a NY-based asset management firm, where he worked from 2017 to 2023.  At Epoch, he led the U.S Consultant Relations team and was responsible for maintaining existing relationships and establishing new relationships with investment consultants. Prior to Epoch, Keith worked at Institutional Capital (ICAP), a Chicago-based asset management firm, from 2009 to 2017 as Executive Vice President leading the firm’s Client Service, Consultant Relations and Business Development team. He was also a member of ICAP’s Senior Leadership Team. Prior to ICAP, Keith worked at Harris Associates, a Chicago-based asset management firm, from 2000 to 2008 as Director, Marketing and Client Relations where he was responsible for institutional business development, consultant relations and client service.

Keith has also worked at mPower, Montgomery Asset Management, Goldman Sachs and Continental Bank.

Keith is a Board member of the Community Memorial Foundation, a foundation focused on improving the health of those who live and work in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Keith has a B.A. in History with a Minor in Business from Southern Methodist University, and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Keith resides in Chicago with his wife and two children.