About
Mark Aaron is President at TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC, an investment management firm specializing in growth equity strategies for institutional investors such as pension funds and endowments. Based in Tenafly, NJ, he leads a team focused on delivering exceptional risk-adjusted returns through a disciplined, research-driven approach to growth stock selection. Aaron's key responsibilities include firm leadership, oversight of investment processes, and client relationship management.
His investment focus spans various asset classes, including U.S. Small Cap, Small/Mid Cap, Mid Cap, All Cap, and Focus Growth Equities as well as International Small Cap, European Small Cap, and Emerging Markets Small Cap Equities. TimesSquare's portfolios concentrate on growth-oriented stocks across sectors such as technology, healthcare, industrials, and consumer services, as reflected in their 13F holdings.
Prior to joining TimesSquare Capital Management, Mark Aaron served as Chief Operating Officer at Third Avenue Management, where he gained extensive experience in operational leadership and investment management. He is recognized for his expertise in institutional equity investing and has made significant contributions to the development of team-based growth strategies within the industry. Specific educational credentials are not publicly listed in available sources.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC | President | Jul 2022 to Present | — | 
| Third Avenue Management | Chief Operating Officer | Jul 2017 to Jul 2022 | — | 
| TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC | Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer | Sep 1999 to Apr 2017 | — | 
| CIGNA | SVP | Jan 1999 to Jan 2004 | — | 
| Credit Suisse Asset Management | SVP | Jan 1996 to Jan 1999 | — | 
| BEA Associates | VP | Jan 1991 to Jan 1996 | — | 
Education
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Arts
Others at Timessquare Capital Management, LLC (16)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Partner and Co-Head US Trading | New York, NY , United States | |
| Senior Analyst, Co-PM Healthcare HF | New York, NY , United States | |
| DDavid Oh | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | 
| EEdward Salib | Director, Senior Equity Analyst | Pleasantville, NY , United States | 
| GGregory Vasse | Partner | New York, NY , United States | 
| JJacob Troutman | Vice President | New York, NY , United States | 
| JJason Shum | Partner, Senior Equity Analyst | United States | 
| Partner, Head of Client Services | Morristown, NJ , United States | |
| MMatt Ripperger | Senior Vice President and Co-Head Healthcare | New York, NY , United States | 
| MMichael Russell | Partner | New York, NY , United States |