Andy Kurita

Andy (Andrew Y.) Kurita, CFA, is the Founder, Chief Investment Officer, and Portfolio Manager at Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC, based in New York, NY. Since establishing the firm in 2003, he has led all aspects of portfolio management, including idea generation, research, security selection, and risk oversight, focusing on US small- and micro-cap equities, with particular expertise in the industrials and financials sectors.

With nearly three decades of investment experience, Mr. Kurita is recognized for his deep specialization in domestic small-cap equities, seeking out companies with strong, non-consensus catalysts and significant potential for earnings change. He previously served as Vice President at Andor Capital Management, where he covered the industrial sector for a major growth fund, and as Vice President and Analyst at Cramer Rosenthal McGlynn, LLC, focusing on hedge fund and small-cap value strategies.

Mr. Kurita holds a BA in Economics, graduating cum laude with honors from Williams College, and is a CFA charterholder. Under his leadership, Kettle Hill has built a reputation for diligent research, rigorous idea screening, and disciplined risk management, earning recognition as a specialist boutique in the US small-cap equity space.