About
Michael Russell is a partner at TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC, based in New York, NY, where he specializes in equity investments in small- to mid-sized growth companies. At TimesSquare, he has key responsibilities as both a partner and analyst, focusing on U.S. equities, particularly within the consumer discretionary and consumer staples sectors.
Before joining TimesSquare, Michael built a distinguished career that included serving as an equities analyst at Morgan Stanley, where he earned repeat recognition as a member of the Institutional Investor All-America Research Team and was ranked as a top analyst by Greenwich Associates. His background spans roles in corporate finance at JPMorgan and marketing at both the E-Commerce Group and Time Warner, contributing a multifaceted perspective to his investment approach.
Michael holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in economics from Princeton University. He is regularly involved in company expansion strategies and corporate planning and is also active on professional and community boards, highlighting his commitment both to industry leadership and civic engagement.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC | Partner | Feb 2005 to Present | — | 
| Entegration, Inc | Board Member | Jan 2024 to Present | — | 
| Morgan Stanley | Executive Director | Nov 1995 to Feb 2005 | — | 
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
1989 — 1991
Princeton University
AB, Economics
1983 — 1987
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 | |
| President | Tenafly, NJ , United States | |
| MMatt Ripperger | Senior Vice President and Co-Head Healthcare | New York, NY , United States |