Vincent Cerniglia

Vincent (VJ) Cerniglia is a Partner, Consumer Sector Head, and Portfolio Manager at Armistice Capital, LLC, based in New York, NY. In his current role, he leads the consumer sector investment strategy, focusing on generating risk-adjusted returns through value-oriented and event-driven approaches within the consumer staples segment.

Cerniglia primarily covers the consumer staples sector, managing investments and research into companies within this space. He is noted for his expertise in consumer equities, drawing on deep sector knowledge to shape concentrated, high-conviction portfolio positions. Armistice Capital primarily invests in equities but is also opportunistic across the capital structure, and Cerniglia directly oversees the selection of unique investment opportunities in consumer staples.

Prior to joining Armistice, Cerniglia was an Analyst at Millennium, where he also covered consumer staples, and before that, he held roles at LRV Capital and began his career as an Equity Research Associate at SunTrust, focusing on the same sector. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Wake Forest University and is a CFA Charterholder, solidifying his credentials in equity research and investment management. His track record includes significant experience in long/short equity strategies and contribution to alpha generation in the consumer staples asset class.