Eric Stampfel is a portfolio manager on the Alternative Investment Partners (AIP) Hedge Fund team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, where he focuses on fundamental equity strategies and serves as a member of the Investment Committee. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 and has 28 years of relevant industry experience. Before joining the firm, he was vice president and global head of long/short equity at Ivy Asset Management. He previously held roles at Cambium Capital Management, focusing on technology, media, and telecommunications, and at Kingdon Capital Management, where he specialized in long/short stock selection. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Villanova University and the CFA, CAIA, and Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designations