About
Riley Ford is a Portfolio Manager at Select Equity Group, L.P., based in New York, NY. In his current role, Ford is responsible for co-directing research efforts and overseeing portfolio management, with a focus on rigorous fundamental analysis and idea generation. His leadership in the research division and investment decision making supports Select Equity Group’s strategy of identifying high-quality, durable growth companies for long-term investment.
Ford’s specific investment expertise lies in public equities, particularly within the consumer, industrial, and healthcare sectors—areas consistently highlighted in Select Equity Group’s flagship strategies. His approach centers on deep-dive sector research, valuation assessment, and risk management, contributing to the firm’s reputation for disciplined, active equity management. Prior to his tenure at Select Equity Group, Ford held analytical roles in investment research, providing a strong foundation in equity strategy and market evaluation.
Ford’s educational credentials, although not specified in publicly available sources, are complemented by his extensive professional experience and leadership within Select Equity Group’s research team. He is recognized within the investment community for his analytical rigor, sector specialization, and contribution to advancing Select Equity Group’s investment philosophy. Notably, Ford’s work has supported the firm’s consistent performance and recognition for excellence in public equity management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Equity Group, L.P. | Associate Portfolio Manager | Jan 2023 to Present | — | 
| Select Equity Group, L.P. | Analyst | Mar 2019 to Present | — | 
| Brown Brothers Harriman | Senior Investment Analyst, AVP | Jun 2017 to Mar 2019 | — | 
| Yale University | Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions | Jul 2013 to Aug 2015 | — | 
| Choate Rosemary Hall | English Faculty | Jun 2011 to Jul 2013 | — | 
| Yale University | Investment Intern | Jun 2012 to Aug 2012 | — | 
Education
Yale University - Yale School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
2015 — 2017
Yale University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Writing Concentration
2007 — 2011
Others at Select Equity Group, L.P. (15)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Houston, TX , United States | |
| CConnie Lu | Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States | 
| JJonathan Bearman | Principal and Head of Trading | New York, NY , United States | 
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | Berkeley, CA , United States | |
| Qualitative Field Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| PPriyanka Abeyasekera | Investment Analyst | Rutherford, NJ , United States | 
| DDavid Tumm | Associate Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |