James Rasteh
James Rasteh is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Coast Capital. He began his career at Sierra Global Management in 1997 as the first analyst of the firm. While at Sierra, he learned the disciplines of investing in leading companies in growing and profitable industries. Rasteh is also a champion of human rights and environmental preservation. He is an event-driven activist investor with ESG focus.
James Rasteh Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer
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Managing Director and Head of International investing
Academic History
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BS, Genetics and Commerce
- At White Eagle, Rasteh ran an event-driven, activist, and hedged equities portfolio.
- He was a Govt of Italy Scholar, BC Walter D. Frith, J. Fed Muir Scholar, and Governor General’s medal award winner.
- He is fluent in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Persian.
- He lives his ESG passion as a NY Board Member of Human Rights Watch and Pachamama Alliance.
- He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision multiple times.