About
Christopher Wood, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager at Cannell Capital LLC, based in Sausalito, California, where he has served since October 2007. At Cannell Capital, his primary responsibilities involve managing small cap long/short equity hedge funds, with a strong focus on the US small- and micro-cap equity market.
Wood's sectoral expertise centers around small-cap equities across a broad range of industries, reflecting Cannell Capital's investment strategy that targets undervalued and overlooked companies outside the mainstream investor focus. As a key investment decision maker, he combines deep fundamental research with active portfolio management, leveraging his background to identify asymmetric opportunities primarily within U.S. public equities.
Before joining Cannell Capital, Wood accumulated experience as a Research Analyst and Intern at Merrill Lynch. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a CFA charterholder, underscoring his strong analytical and investment credentials. His more than fifteen years at Cannell Capital illustrate his lasting contribution to small cap investing and his commitment to disciplined, research-driven portfolio management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannell Capital LLC | Portfolio Manager | Sep 2020 to Present | Cannell Capital manages small cap L/S equity hedge funds. | 
| Cannell Capital LLC | Research Analyst | Jun 2010 to Sep 2020 | — | 
| Cannell Capital LLC | Intern | Oct 2007 to May 2010 | — | 
| Merrill Lynch | Intern | Sep 2007 to Nov 2007 | — |