Jennifer Oppold

Jennifer Oppold is the Founder and Portfolio Manager at Alpine Peaks Capital, LP, a firm she established in 2017 to manage a value-oriented long/short equity fund. Her extensive background in finance and law underpins her expertise in investment management.

Educational Background

• Princeton University: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, graduated Cum Laude in 2001.
• Harvard Law School: Juris Doctor degree, graduated with honors in 2007.
• Harvard Business School: Master of Business Administration, completed concurrently with her law degree.

Professional Experience

Before founding Alpine Peaks Capital, Oppold amassed significant experience in the finance sector:

• Select Equity Group, L.P.:
  • Served as Associate Portfolio Manager from July 2013 to February 2017.
  • Worked as an Investment Analyst from September 2007 to July 2013.
  • Completed a summer internship at the firm in 2006.
• McKinsey & Company: Worked as a Business Analyst from September 2001 to May 2003, where she developed a strong interest in corporate strategy and operations.
• Cleary Gottlieb: Gained legal experience as a Summer Associate in 2005.
• Clark Realty Capital: Served as a Summer Assistant to the CFO in 2004.

Oppold's career reflects a blend of analytical rigor and strategic insight, which she applies to her investment philosophy at Alpine Peaks Capital. Her approach emphasizes "intellectual honesty" and thorough documentation of investment assumptions, which she believes enhances learning and decision-making processes.12