Kai Cui, PhD, Managing Director, joined the firm in 2018. Kai leads Neuberger Berman's team of data scientists and data analysts, and collaborates with business units across asset classes to integrate data science and data insights in investment research and strategies. Prior to joining Neuberger Berman, Kai was a data scientist and Head of Point72 Aperio Modeling at Point72 Asset Management, where he focused on big data and advanced data analytics in long/short equity research. Kai began his career at Validus, a reinsurance and insurance-linked securities manager. Kai received a BS in Biology and Mathematics from Tsinghua University and a PhD in Statistics from Duke University.