Chris Shumway has invested in, advised, and built growth businesses for over 30 years. As the Managing Partner of Shumway Capital, he oversees the firm’s investments in a wide range of high-growth businesses.

As an entrepreneur himself, Chris understands the passion, vision, and execution required to achieve sustainable growth. He grew Shumway Capital from $70 million of assets under management to over $9 billion of capital, with the SCP Sakonnet Fund generating 30% annual returns. Chris has helped numerous businesses with operational and strategic advice and has provided seed capital to start-up investment managers.

Prior to founding Shumway Capital, Chris Joined Tiger Management while finishing business school and was named a Senior Managing Director and Management Committee member at age 30. He received a B.S. from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He is a member of the boards of the McIntire School of Commerce, the Stamford School for Excellence, The Shumway Foundation and the Harvard Business School Board of Dean’s Advisors. Chris has also served as a visiting professor at the University of Virginia, teaching global investing.

A sports enthusiast, Chris is among the majority owners of the Charlotte Hornets where he serves as an Alternate Governor and Executive Committee Member.

Chris and his wife Carrie are long-time supporters and advocates for a range of charitable causes. In 2006 they established The Shumway Foundation which supports results-based charitable organizations and focuses on breaking the cycle of poverty through better opportunities in education.