Ted Crockin

Ted Crockin is a Principal and Managing Director at Tensile Capital Management LP, based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing, executing, and actively managing investments across private equity and credit markets, bringing a disciplined approach to portfolio construction and capital allocation. His focus is on identifying and managing complex transactions, particularly special situations that align with Tensile's strategic and research-driven value investing approach.

Ted specializes in investments spanning both private and public equity and credit sectors, with an emphasis on opportunistic, value-oriented strategies targeting mispriced companies where active engagement can enhance shareholder value. The sectors covered through Tensile Capital’s portfolio include U.S. and select global equities—with notable activity in industries such as consumer discretionary, automotive, financial technology, and energy.

Prior to Tensile Capital, Ted held senior investment roles at Sixth Street, focusing on private equity and credit, and was Vice President in the Special Situations Group at Oaktree Capital Management. He began his career at Moelis & Company as an Investment Banking Analyst. Ted holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with distinction from the University of Virginia, specializing in accounting and finance. His board-level experience at multiple portfolio companies underscores his expertise in strategic portfolio oversight, value creation, and complex deal structuring across the investment industry.