Our Team
Firm Leadership
First Manhattan Co. is led by our Chief Executive Officer Zachary Wydra who, along with Executive Chairman Robert W. Gottesman and the Management Committee, provides day-to-day management of the firm. Our leadership’s priority is upholding the firm’s high standards for quality and client service.
Founder
Gottesman, David, Founder, Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
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Gottesman, Robert W., Executive Chairman, Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
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Wydra, Zachary A., Chief Executive Officer, Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
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Wydra, Zachary A., Chief Executive Officer, Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
Learn MoreAspen, Andrew, Managing Director, Chief Legal Officer
Learn MoreClifford, Graham, Managing Director, Chief Information Officer
Learn MoreHenderson, Kenya, Managing Director, Chief Marketing Officer
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Learn MorePuri, Himayani, Senior Managing Director, Director of Research
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Learn MoreSpinola, Alvaro, CFA, Senior Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer
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Puri, Himayani, Senior Managing Director, Director of Research
Learn MoreFreedberg, Andrew, Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
Learn MoreGottesman, Robert W., Executive Chairman, Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
Learn MoreVaron, Jack, Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
Learn MoreWydra, Zachary A., Chief Executive Officer, Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
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Clifford, John, Managing Director, Head Trader
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