Ardsley Partners was founded back in 1987 by Philip Hempleman, who is the fund’s current Managing Partner, Chief Investment Officer, and Portfolio Manager. He holds a B.A. degree from Indiana University and an M.B.A. degree from New York University. Prior to launching Ardsley Partners, Mr Hempleman gained rich experience working in various hedge funds and firms. Starting off as an Assistant Treasurer at Bankers Trust Company, he later held the position of the company’s Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manage. Later on, he worked at Oppenheimer & Co., Portfolio Manager at Oppenheimer Target and Special Strategies.