Haicheng Li, managing director and managing partner for Baird’s Chautauqua Capital Management was recently named to Pensions & Investments’ 2026 Influential Women in Institutional Investing. The recognition honors women in institutional investing who demonstrate a measurable impact within their workplace and within the industry, as well as a commitment to attract, retain, support and promote women across the industry.

Haicheng serves as portfolio manager for Chautauqua’s international and global growth strategies. Prior to joining Chautauqua in 2016, she was a senior analyst and portfolio manager at TCW with specific expertise in healthcare. As a leader, Haicheng fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity, rigorous research and collaborative decision making.

Haicheng is a rare combination of investor, leader and mentor. She leads with humility, candor and conviction while earning the trust of clients, colleagues and business partners.

Reik Read, Director of Baird Equity Asset Management


Beyond her investment responsibilities, Haicheng advocates for developing future women leaders through participation in Stanford Graduate School of Business Women’s Circles and founded Baird Equity Asset Management’s Women’s Circle to support mentorship, connection and professional development of women in across the team.

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Pensions & Investments’ 2026 Influential Woman in Institutional Investing (September 8, 2026). Baird paid a fee to submit the entry form as well as a licensing fee to Pensions & Investments for use of the award and logos.