Tito Citarella

Tito Citarella is President at Candlestick Capital Management LP, a New York-based hedge fund where he oversees firm operations and investment strategy. He holds a key leadership role, coordinating portfolio management and supporting the execution of investment research processes to drive performance for institutional clients.

Citarella’s investment expertise spans the financial services sector, with a particular focus on public equities, consumer discretionary, consumer staples, technology, business services, and industrials—areas deeply covered by Candlestick Capital’s team. He joined Candlestick as co-president after serving as Chief Operating Officer at Three Corner Global Investors, contributing significant operational and portfolio management experience.

He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS from Georgetown University, underpinning his analytical background and strategic acumen. Citarella is recognized for his ability to build and manage investment teams across major asset classes, and for his contributions to the growth and operational excellence within leading hedge funds in the New York financial ecosystem.