Alex Roepers Is A "Constructive Activist" Hedge Fund Manager

A dignified approach to activist investing is, what Alex Roepers calls, “constructive shareholder activist.”

Gentle giant among aggressive, public strategy

Roepers is founder and chief investment officer for the $2.3 billion Atlantic Investment Management and advocates a kinder, gentler approach to what is in some quarters an arm twisting, public brawl. Roepers claims to work behind the scenes, providing management assessments of how they can create shareholder value enhancement. The fund manager typically avoids being quoted in the press with negative comments about a board of directors or top management.

“It’s very much a hands-on, respectful engagement with...