Our investment culture is based on excellence, passion, and collegiality. Investing at Redwood is a collaborative effort where there is accountability and mutual respect in the quest for shared conviction over an investment. With an entrepreneurial spirit, our team is focused on delivering strong results and excelling through continuous improvement and learning. Our employees bring specialized talents, diverse personal and professional backgrounds. We leverage these perspectives to challenge one another, to embrace and respect one another, to work hard in the pursuit of the best possible investment and personal outcomes.
Learn more about our employees below.
Jennifer Silver is Co-Founder, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at Redwood Investments, LLC. She co-founded Redwood Investments in 2004 and has 43 years of investment experience. She serves as Co-CIO and Portfolio Manager/Analyst on the Redwood investment team. Previously, Jennifer was a Managing Director and Head of Growth Equity for Neuberger Berman where she launched the firm’s growth investing capabilities. Prior to Neuberger Berman, she spent 16 years at Putnam Investments, culminating with a senior leadership role as a Managing Director. She received her B.A. from Wellesley College and her M.B.A. from Stanford University. Jennifer is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.
Michael J. Mufson is Co-Founder, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at Redwood Investments, LLC. He co-founded Redwood Investments in 2004 and has 36 years of investment experience. He serves as Co-CIO and Portfolio Manager/Analyst on the Redwood investment team. Previously, Michael was Managing Director and Director of Specialty Growth Equity at Putnam Investments where he managed several funds including the Putnam OTC & Emerging Growth Portfolio and TH Lee Putnam Emerging Opportunities Portfolio and was appointed a member of the Executive Committee. Michael began his career at Stein Roe & Farnham where he was a Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Liberty Utilities Fund. Michael received his B.A. from Vanderbilt University and his M.B.A. from Emory University. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.
Alexi Makkas is Portfolio Manager and Analyst on the Redwood investment team and has 30 years of investment experience. Before joining Redwood, he was Lead Portfolio Manager for the Beacon Growth Equity Team at Wells Fargo Asset Management. Prior to that, he was a Senior Equity Analyst at Alydar Capital. Alexi also held several roles at State Street Global Advisors, most recently as Co-Lead Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst for the small/mid cap team, covering the consumer sectors, industrials, technology hardware, semiconductors and utilities. Alexi received his B.A. from Bucknell University, graduating cum laude, and his M.B.A. from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Ezra Samet is Portfolio Manager and Analyst on the Redwood investment team and has 18 years of investment experience. He started his career at Redwood as a Trader and Investment Associate and was promoted to Research Analyst and then Portfolio Manager, where he launched the International Developed Markets, International Small Cap and Emerging Markets strategies. Previously, Ezra worked as an Associate at Rochester Management Corp., a commercial real estate firm, conducting market research and feasibility studies for commercial properties. Ezra received a B.A. in Philosophy from Columbia University and is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.
Donald W. Smith is Portfolio Manager and Analyst on the Redwood investment team and has 25 years of investment experience. Prior to joining Redwood, Donald was the CIO of Global Emerging Markets at BNP Paribas Asset Management where he managed the Equity World Emerging, Equity World Emerging Small Cap and New Frontiers portfolios. Before BNP, Donald was Turner Investment’s lead Portfolio Manager on the growth-oriented Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio, a Portfolio Manager on their Global and International Growth Portfolio and was Co-Lead Manager on their Resource and Infrastructure Long/Short Fund. Donald received his B.A. from Syracuse University and his M.B.A. from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.
Yuda Goodman is Head of Portfolio Risk & Quantitative Analysis at Redwood Investments, LLC and has 17 years of investment experience. His career path began in trading and operations, eventually leading him to a specialization in the quantitative realm. Yuda manages, oversees, and analyzes all quantitative elements of Redwood’s investment strategies. His expertise in complex data analysis and portfolio risk management plays a key role in guiding investment decisions at Redwood. Before joining Redwood, Yuda served in the Elite Intelligence Unit (8200) of the Israeli Defense Forces where he was tasked with data analysis for defense and security initiatives. Yuda received a B.A and B.S. from Tel Aviv University where he graduated summa cum laude.
Mr. Dwyer joined Redwood Investments as an Analyst in operations and trading before being promoted to Head Trader. In this role, he is responsible for the firm’s global trading infrastructure and processes. In addition to his day-to-day trading responsibilities, he manages the desk and oversees relationships with our sell-side partners. Prior to Redwood, he held a variety of sales and management positions in a specialty retail company. As the company’s top salesperson and a leader and mentor in store operations, Mr. Dwyer cultivated a significant client base and guided the company through a high growth period. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Central Connecticut State University.
