Cheeroke Townsend

Cheeroke Townsend is a Portfolio Manager at Suncoast Equity Management, based in Tampa, FL, where he oversees investment strategy and portfolio construction for institutional and private clients. Townsend joined the firm in July 2025, bringing over two decades of investment management experience, including nearly 20 years at Scharf Investments. His role at Suncoast Equity Management centers on equity portfolio management, with a focus on high-conviction, quality growth stocks predominantly in the U.S. large-cap equity space.

Throughout his career, Townsend has specialized in fundamental equity analysis and disciplined portfolio management, emphasizing capital preservation and long-term shareholder value. He has developed expertise in portfolio risk management, company valuation, and identifying businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, particularly within technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors.

Townsend holds a reputation for delivering consistent, benchmark-beating returns while maintaining rigorous risk controls. With a history of leadership roles at respected asset management firms, he is regarded for his contributions to investment research and disciplined active management. His extensive sector experience and client-focused approach have made him a notable figure in the equity investment industry in the southeastern United States.