Andrew Nelson
Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Beryl Capital Management LLC
About
Andrew Nelson is a Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Beryl Capital Management LLC, based in Los Angeles, California. In his current role, Nelson oversees the firm’s operational functions and plays a key role in strategic management, compliance, and investment processes. As part of a boutique asset management firm, he helps steer investment strategies and execution across the organization.
Beryl Capital Management focuses primarily on event-driven and merger arbitrage strategies, specializing in U.S. and international equities and corporate actions. Nelson’s responsibilities include identifying opportunities in these asset classes, managing risk, and supporting research into special situations within the equity markets. His expertise is concentrated in sectors impacted by mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and other corporate events.
Prior to joining Beryl Capital Management, Andrew Nelson gained extensive experience in investment operations and advisory roles. He holds credentials as a registered investment adviser and chief officer, with a professional reputation for rigorous operational oversight and compliance. Nelson’s significant contributions include enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening the firm’s risk management and regulatory practices.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl Capital Management | Chief Operating Officer and Partner | Oct 2016 to Present | — | 
| SpringOwl Asset Management | Chief Financial Officer | Sep 2005 to Mar 2016 | CFO & Chief Risk Officer for New York-based long / short equity hedge fund.  Formerly Hayground Cove Asset Management. | 
| Western Liberty Bancorp | Chief Financial Officer and Director | Jul 2007 to Jan 2010 | Served as CFO for the firm's $320 million SPAC IPO on Nasdaq (Global Consumer Acquisition Corp). Also served as a Board Member.  Performed due diligence for the company's purchase of a bank in Nevada ... | 
| India hospitality Corp. | Controller | Jun 2006 to Aug 2007 | Served as CFO for the firm's $110 million SPAC IPO on the London Stock Exchange.  Worked with the company to purchase hospitality assets in India. | 
| Context Capital Management | Senior Operations Consultant | Jan 2004 to Jan 2005 | Finance & Operations for SEC registered convertible arbitrage hedge fund. | 
| Hedgeworks | Associate | Sep 2002 to Aug 2004 | Accountant for hedge fund administration firm that was sold to Deutsche Bank in 2008.  Helped large and start up hedge funds with accounting, statistical reporting, investor relations and general fund... | 
Education
NYU Stern School of Business
MBA, Finance
2007 — 2009
University of Vermont
BS, Business
1997 — 2001
Mountain Lakes High School
1994 — 1997
Others at Beryl Capital Management LLC (2)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Analyst | Redondo Beach, CA , United States |