Alex Birdsall

Alex Birdsall is a Managing Director at Sachem Head Capital Management, based in New York, NY. In this role, he plays a key leadership position at the activist investment firm, focusing on identifying, evaluating, and managing investments across a range of public equity opportunities, primarily within the U.S. market. Birdsall is recognized for his analytical rigor, portfolio management responsibilities, and his contributions to the firm’s high-conviction, value-oriented investment process.

Birdsall’s expertise centers on alternative investments and public equity markets, with a particular emphasis on sectors aligned with Sachem Head’s history, such as industrials, consumer, and business services. He is actively involved in fundamental analysis, shareholder engagement, and generating value through activist investment strategies tied to targeted sectors and underperforming companies.

Prior to joining Sachem Head, Birdsall earned a BA in Economics and Political Science from Williams College, graduating in 2000. He has built a robust career in asset management, distinguished by his proficiency in alternative investments and deep understanding of corporate strategy. Birdsall’s notable achievements include spearheading investment initiatives that have contributed to significant value creation for investors and helping to position Sachem Head as a respected player among activist hedge funds.