Krista Modugno

Krista Modugno is Principal and Head Trader at Granite Investment Partners, based in Los Angeles, California, where she oversees trading operations and implements equity strategies for the firm. She was appointed partner in 2016 and is a member of the firm's senior team. Modugno is responsible for managing equity trades and works closely with portfolio managers and research analysts to ensure efficient execution and compliance with investment objectives.

Modugno specializes in trading U.S. equities, with a particular focus on small-cap and mid-cap stocks, reflecting Granite Investment Partners' asset management approach. Her expertise spans trade execution, equity desk management, and supporting portfolio management across various market sectors, contributing to the firm's emphasis on performance-driven equity portfolios.

Prior to her current role, Modugno held senior trading positions including Equity Desk Manager and Senior Trader at Transamerica Investment Management and Assistant Vice President, Equity Trader at Westcap Investors. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, providing a strong analytical foundation for her career in equity markets. Notably, her advancement to partner and consistent leadership in trading operations underscore her impact in institutional equity trading and investment management.