Darryl Ah
Senior Vice President, Senior Analyst at Fred Alger Management, LLC
About
Darryl Ah Now is Senior Vice President and Senior Analyst at Fred Alger Management, LLC, headquartered in New York, NY. In this capacity, he provides strategic investment analysis and research focusing on dynamic companies, particularly within the consumer staples sector, including areas such as point-of-sale technologies, cashless payments, and plant-based food and beverage trends. His thought leadership is regularly featured in Alger’s sector-focused podcasts and videos, highlighting his expertise in innovation-driven consumer sectors.
Darryl brings over two decades of experience in equity research and investment management, having joined Alger in May 2005 following a previous role as Associate Analyst at Prudential Equity Group LLC. Earlier in his career, he held analyst and principal positions at major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase and Loyalty Management Group Canada, gaining broad exposure across finance, commercial services, and retail strategy.
He holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University. As a CFA charterholder, Darryl is recognized for his rigorous approach and deep sector knowledge, with significant contributions to the analysis of growth investment opportunities in both traditional and emerging consumer-related asset classes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Alger Management, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Senior Analyst | Unknown to Present | — |
| Fred Alger Management | Vice President, Analyst | May 2005 to Present | •Buyside analyst covering Consumer Staples and Business Services (includes Food, Beverage, Tobacco, Household Products/Personal Care, Data Processing and Business Services) across all market caps. •An... |
| Prudential Equity Group | Associate Analyst | Jan 2003 to Jan 2005 | •Co-developed initiation reports and First Call notes in a balanced universe of small, mid and large cap consumer staples •Developed and maintained detailed financial models and performed valuation an... |
| JPMorgan Chase | Investment Banking Associate | Jan 1999 to Jan 2002 | •Developed strong understanding of all layers of the capital structure through executing mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt transactions •Performed detailed valuation analysis and complex finan... |
Education
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
MBA, Finance and Accounting
1997 — 1999
Queen's University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
1990 — 1994
Skills & Expertise
Others at Fred Alger Management, LLC (25)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Vice President, Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Client Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager | Denver, CO , United States | |
B Brian Shim | Vice President, Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
| Co-Portfolio Manager, Alternative Strategies | Boston, MA , United States | |
D David Farhadi | Co-Portfolio Manager, Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
G George Ortega | SVP, Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
M Matthew Galletta | Head Trader | Boston, MA , United States |
P Patrick Kelly | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |