Michael Corcelli is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Alexander Alternative Capital, a global macro hedge fund focused on opportunistic investing across global macro strategies, private lending, and private equity. Under his leadership, the firm emphasizes disciplined risk management and asymmetric return profiles across market cycles. Corcelli is also the Founder and Chairman of the Florida Alternative Investment Association, a leading not-for-profit trade organization representing hedge funds, family offices, and alternative investment professionals. Earlier in his career, he worked at UBS AG, where he was responsible for portfolio management and tactical asset allocation for high-net-worth clients within UBS Global Wealth Management and Business Banking. In addition to his investment management roles, Corcelli is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has been featured in prominent business and financial publications, where he shares insights on alternative investments, global markets, and hedge fund strategy.
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Michael Corcelli has been instrumental in shaping the vision and building the leadership team of the Florida Alternative Investment Association (FLAIA).
Through FLAIA, he has advocated for positioning Florida as a premier hub for alternative investment firms, helping attract hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital to the region.
He spearheaded an initiative that successfully doubled the Florida State Board of Administration’s allocation to alternative investments, significantly increasing capital deployment into hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital.
Corcelli is a sought-after speaker at industry events and has been featured in leading business publications, including South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine and Florida Trend, where he shares insights on hedge fund growth, alternative investment trends, and the regional financial services ecosystem.