Rob Straus

Rob Straus is a Portfolio Manager and Analyst at Wynnefield Capital, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, where he has held his role since April 2015. He is responsible for overseeing investment decisions and conducting fundamental equity research, with a strong focus on uncovering value within small-cap private and public companies. Specific sectors covered in his work include industrials, agriculture, nutritional and personal care products, and other specialty areas in the small-cap universe, evident through his involvement with companies such as S&W Seed Company and Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc..

Prior to Wynnefield Capital, Straus built his career as a Senior Equity Analyst and held several senior roles at Gilford Securities and other investment banks for nearly 20 years. His experience includes board positions at NASDAQ-listed firms and private companies, which underscores his expertise in public company governance and strategic investment.

Straus holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Hartford and an MBA in Finance from Bentley University. He is recognized for his deep research capabilities, his contributions to shareholder value creation in the small-cap sector, and his expertise in company turnaround and value-driven portfolio management.