Paul Ernst

Paul Ernst is the Managing Director and Chief Information Officer at Sandler Capital Management, where he leads the firm's technology strategy and information security for its alternative investment funds, including both hedge funds and private equity portfolios. In this dual role, he ensures operational resilience, cybersecurity, and the alignment of technology with the firm's dynamic investment strategies.

With a career spanning more than two decades, Ernst brings expertise from previous positions such as Chief Technology Officer at Satellite Asset Management and Senior Network Engineer at Align Communications. At Sandler, his technology leadership supports alternative asset management focused on long/short equity strategies and growth-oriented private equity investments, primarily serving institutional and high net worth clients in sectors like technology, media, telecommunications, and consumer industries.

Ernst holds degrees from Penn State University and Harvard Business School Online, grounding his technology leadership in both technical expertise and business acumen. He is recognized for advancing cyber risk management and for integrating automation and validation processes to bolster investment operations and mitigate risk.