George Baxter
President and Portfolio Manager at First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP
About
George Baxter serves as President and Portfolio Manager at First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP, a Dallas-based long/short hedge fund overseeing approximately $372 million in assets. In this role, he leads investment strategy and portfolio management, focusing on identifying undervalued opportunities across multiple asset classes to deliver long-term value for clients.
Baxter's portfolio management expertise spans diverse sectors, including consumer defensive, consumer cyclical, technology, financials, energy, industrials, real estate, utilities, and healthcare, with significant holdings such as FirstCash Holdings, Microsoft, Turning Point Brands, and Laureate Education. He previously served as Partner and Senior Analyst at Hirzel Capital Management, and gained legal experience as a corporate attorney specializing in private equity at Weil, Gotshal & Manges.
He holds a JD from The University of Texas School of Law, a law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston, and a bachelor's in history from Texas A&M University. Baxter is also a CFA charterholder, renowned for his strategic acumen as an author of nine books and numerous articles on strategic gaming and investment strategy.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabrepoint Capital Management | President and Portfolio Manager | Jan 2016 to Present | — |
| Hirzel Capital Management | Partner | Jan 2014 to Jan 2016 | — |
| Hirzel Capital Management | Senior Analyst | Jan 2010 to Jan 2016 | — |
| Baxter Investment Management | Owner | Oct 2007 to Dec 2009 | — |
| Baxter Investment Partners | Manager | Oct 2007 to Dec 2009 | — |
| Weil Gotshal and Manges | Senior Associate | Jan 2004 to Oct 2007 | I served as a Senior Corporate Associate focused on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, securities law and general corporate representation. |
| Thompson & Knight LLP | Associate | Sep 2001 to Jan 2004 | Practiced general corporate law with a focus on public company reporting, private placements and mergers and acquisitions. |
| Wordware Publishing | Director of Game Book Division: Iron Castle Productions | Sep 1995 to Sep 1997 | Managed sales and acquisitions of books on strategic gaming. Acquired authors and negotiated contracts for the Wordware strategic gaming book line. Devised marketing plans to promote book sales. |
Education
The University of Texas School of Law
JD, Law
1999 — 2001
South Texas College of Law Houston
Law
1998 — 1999
Texas A&M University
Bachelor's degree, History
1991 — 1995
Skills & Expertise
Others at First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
D Donald Marchiony | analyst | Plano, TX , United States |
D Dawson W | Research Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States |
 | Partner - Chief Operating Officer | Dallas, TX , United States |
 | Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States |
S Stephen Marshall | analyst | Plano, TX , United States |
