About
Alexander Ghiso is a Partner at BlueSpruce Investments, LP in Chicago, Illinois, where he leads the firm's investment research and portfolio management activities. His responsibilities include overseeing the identification, analysis, and execution of equity investments, with a focus on large-cap U.S. public equities. Ghiso’s investment expertise spans key sectors such as technology, consumer discretionary, healthcare, and financial services, as indicated by BlueSpruce’s concentrated portfolio in companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Danaher, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
Before joining BlueSpruce Investments in 2015, Ghiso served as Managing Director at Ripplewood Advisors Limited and as a Senior Analyst at Vinik Asset Management, LLP, roles that further developed his analytical and leadership skills in global public equities and alternative investments. His previous positions contributed to his deep understanding of fundamental analysis, portfolio strategy, and sector rotation in dynamic market environments.
Ghiso holds a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Political Science from the University of Michigan, underpinning his rigorous analytical approach and multidisciplinary expertise. His significant achievements in the investment industry include helping to drive BlueSpruce’s growth to over $4 billion in assets under management and maintaining a highly concentrated, low-turnover portfolio that consistently targets high-quality, growth-oriented companies in structurally advantaged industries.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueSpruce Investments, LP | Partner | Feb 2015 to Present | — |
| RIPPLEWOOD ADVISORS LIMITED | Managing Director | Jul 2013 to Jan 2015 | — |
| Vinik Asset Management, LLP | Senior Analyst | Jun 2012 to Jun 2013 | — |
| CIB Egypt | Chief Strategy Officer | Apr 2009 to Jun 2011 | — |
| Ripplewood Holdings LLC | Managing Director | Mar 2006 to Mar 2009 | — |
| Morgan Stanley | Executive Director | Jun 1998 to Mar 2006 | — |
Education
University of Chicago Law School
Doctor of Law - JD, Law
1995 — 1998
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics and Political Science
1989 — 1992
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Partner | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Partner | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
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