Craig Bench

Craig Bench is the President at Candlestick Capital Management LP, based in New York, NY. He leads the firm’s investment strategy and oversees its operations, ensuring strong risk management and portfolio performance. His role centers on driving investment decisions and maintaining relationships with institutional clients in the competitive hedge fund sector.

Craig Bench's investment focus at Candlestick Capital is primarily on public equity markets, with a particular emphasis on the consumer, technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. He is recognized for his expertise in equity long/short strategies and often works to identify high-conviction opportunities in large-cap and growth-oriented companies in these industries, leveraging deep sector knowledge and fundamental analysis.

Previously, Craig Bench held prominent roles at leading financial firms, building a track record as a hedge fund manager and sector specialist. He holds a degree in a related field from a top-tier university, providing a foundation in finance and capital markets. His significant achievements include notable outperformance for clients and contributions to industry thought leadership through conference panels and investor communications.