Hampton McFadden

Hampton McFadden is a Principal and former Portfolio Manager at Vulcan Value Partners, a long-only value equity manager based in Birmingham, Alabama. He joined the firm in 2009 and played a central role in research, portfolio management, capital allocation, and mentoring, also serving on Vulcan's board during his tenure. Until his retirement at the end of 2022, McFadden was instrumental in managing strategies focused on large-cap, all-cap, and small-cap public equities for institutional and individual investors, with an emphasis on fundamental value investing and long-term capital appreciation.

McFadden's investment coverage included diverse sectors such as consumer goods, industrials, infrastructure, shipping, agriculture, and renewable energy, as well as small and mid-sized companies globally (including notable holdings like UK brickmakers Ibstock and Forterra). He was recognized for his disciplined approach to capital allocation and was highly regarded for his ability to identify stable, competitively-advantaged businesses benefiting from regulatory and economic tailwinds.

Before Vulcan, McFadden was the Co-Founder and CEO of Republic Capital Access, providing financing solutions to government service contractors. He holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Vanderbilt University Law School and a B.A. in Philosophy from Amherst College, bringing analytical rigor and multidisciplinary expertise to his investment management responsibilities. His significant contributions have been acknowledged by colleagues and industry peers alike, highlighting his lasting impact on Vulcan Value Partners and the broader field of value equity investing.