Thomas Cha

Biography

Professor Cha joined NYU Stern in 2015 and loves working with students to unlock their potential. Professor Cha's priority is on understanding what objectives his students hope to accomplish and help achieve their goals by creating a helpful course applicable in any TMT corporate situations involving valuation, financing, investing, and strategy. Professor Cha is always reading, learning, and thinking about strategy and financial models in TMT industries.

Professor Cha is currently an Investment Research Analyst covering telecom, media, and technology industries at Schroder Investment Management, a global asset manager with over $950 billion of assets under management and offices in over 25 countries.

Professor Cha joined Schroder Investment Management in 2003 and was promoted to First Vice President in March 2006. At Schroders, Professor Cha provides differentiated, relevant industry insight, detailed financial and valuation models, deep market insight, and well-reasoned investment recommendations in media, telecom and technology sectors. Professor Cha conducts extensive financial analysis involving corporate valuation, mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, sensitivity analysis, debt analysis, and competitive industry analysis.

Prior to joining Schroders, Professor Cha held various positions with ABN AMRO Telecom, Media & Technology Banking Group as an Assistant Vice President in 2001 and as an Associate in 2000. He participated in transactions involving leading telecommunications, media, and technology companies. Professor Cha also held various positions with DKB's Media & Communications Group in New York. At DKB, Professor Cha authored a whitepaper on film finance and the motion picture industry.

Research Interests

• Corporate Valuation
• Capital Markets & Corporate Finance
• Corporate Strategy
• Digital Media & Technology
• Platform Economics

Courses Taught

• Financial Analysis in Telecom, Media and Technology (FINC GB 3126.10)
• Financial Analysis in Telecom, Media and Technology (FINC UB 68)

Academic Background

B.A.
Boston University

CFA
CFA Institute