About
Paul Herber is currently an analyst at Wexford Capital LP, an investment advisor and hedge fund manager, where he has held both analyst and portfolio management roles covering Asian equities. Based in Bellevue, WA, Paul specializes in the analysis and management of investment portfolios, with a particular focus on Asian market equities and risk construction for multi-billion dollar clients.
Prior to joining Wexford Capital, Paul co-founded multiple businesses, including WiggleWorksKids LLC and Ascend Hospitality Group, where he oversaw finance, operations, and strategic expansions across hospitality and construction industries. Paul's career includes research positions at Capital Research and portfolio management at Accessor Capital/Forward Management, providing experience across mutual fund and hedge fund structures, with a focus on emerging markets and financial services.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Management from Western Washington University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), bringing more than two decades of executive experience in finance, operations, and strategic planning. His accomplishments include advising major institutional clients on portfolio and risk management, raising significant capital for expansion projects, and leading successful acquisitions and cost-saving initiatives in multiple sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Capital | Investment Analyst | Jan 2014 to Present | — | 
| Ascend Hospitality Group | Vice President - CFO and Co-Founder | Aug 2016 to Present | — | 
| Forward | Portfolio Manager | Feb 2008 to Dec 2013 | — | 
| Wexford Capital | Investment Analyst | Jan 2006 to Jan 2008 | Emerging Markets analyst/portfolio manager with a focus on Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and select companies throughout SE Asia. | 
| Genesis Games & Gizmos | Owner | Jan 2004 to Dec 2005 | Bought, owned, operated and sold a retail games store in downtown Redmond. | 
| Capital Group | Research Associate | Sep 2000 to May 2004 | Supported 3 emerging markets analyst covering Latin America, Korea, China, Malaysia and India. | 
Education
Western Washington University
B.S., Manufacturing Management
1995 — 2000
Others at Wexford Capital LP (12)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| AAaron Meyer | Partner - Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States | 
| Analyst | Palm Beach, FL , United States | |
| Partner and General Counsel | Scarsdale, NY , United States | |
| FFrederick Simon | partner | Greenwich, CT , United States | 
| Senior Analyst | West Palm Beach, FL , United States | |
| HHenry Scholder | Vice President | New York, NY , United States | 
| Vice President and Director of Applications | New York, NY , United States | |
| JJason Riegger-Krakow | analyst | Burlington, VT , United States | 
| MMelissa Bento | VP | Lake Mohegan, NY , United States | 
| PPaul Jacobi | Managing Director Private Equity Energy Group | Greenwich, CT , United States |