About
Chris Gurne is an Analyst at Park Presidio Capital LLC, a Los Angeles-based investment management firm. In this role, he is responsible for conducting industry and company research, building financial models, and supporting investment decisions across the firm's portfolio. His focus areas include public equities, with coverage spanning consumer, retail, and related sectors.
Prior to joining Park Presidio Capital, Chris served as an Associate Analyst at Engaged Capital LLC, where he contributed to fundamental research and idea generation within activist investing, primarily targeting small- and mid-cap consumer companies. He also worked briefly in investment banking as an Associate at J.P. Morgan, gaining transaction experience in mergers and acquisitions and capital markets underwriting.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Michigan, providing him with a strong analytical foundation in quantitative analysis and market dynamics. His experience across institutional investing, activist strategies, and transaction advisory establishes his expertise in equity research, valuation, and consumer sector coverage.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Presidio Capital | Analyst | Jul 2021 to Jul 2022 | L/S - Consumer, Industrials, Technology |
| Engaged Capital LLC | Associate Analyst | Dec 2018 to Dec 2020 | Activist Investing |
| J.P. Morgan | Investment Banking Associate | Jul 2018 to Dec 2018 | — |
| J.P. Morgan | Investment Banking Analyst | May 2016 to Jun 2018 | — |
| Angle Advisors - Investment Banking | Investment Banking Senior Analyst | Dec 2015 to Apr 2016 | — |
| Angle Advisors - Investment Banking | Investment Banking Analyst | Aug 2014 to Dec 2015 | — |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Financial Analyst | Apr 2014 to Aug 2014 | — |
| University of Michigan | Research Assistant | Jul 2011 to May 2014 | — |
| Bloomfield Hills Country Club | Championship Caddy | Jun 2006 to Jan 2014 | — |
Education
University of Michigan
BS, Economics, Mathematics
2008 — 2013
Brother Rice High School
2004 — 2008
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
L Lee Krowl | Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |
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