Ed Garden
Net worth: 796 188 $ as of 31/12/2025
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Edward Patrick Garden was the founder of Trian Fund Management LP, founded in 2005, holding the title of Advisor from 2023 to 2024.
Current jobs include Independent Director at GE Aerospace since 2017, Independent Director at The Middleby Corp.
starting in 2025, General Partner at Trian Partners General Partner LLC, Member at Trian Fund Management GP LLC, and Chief Investment Officer at Garden Investments LLC since 2023.
Former jobs include Vice Chairman at Triarc Cos., Inc. from 2004 to 2007, Independent Director at Family Dollar Stores LLC from 2012 to 2015, Independent Director at Legg Mason, Inc. from 2019 to 2020, Managing Director at BT Alex Brown, Inc. from 1994 to 1998, Independent Director at Invesco Ltd. from 2020 to 2022, Independent Director at The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
from 2014 to 2019, Director at Trian Acquisition I Corp.
in 2010, Independent Director at Pentair plc from 2016 to 2018, Managing Director at Credit Suisse First Boston Corp.
from 1999 to 2003, Director at Deerfield & Co. LLC, Director at The Wendy's Co. from 2004 to 2015, Independent Non-Executive Director at Janus Henderson Group Plc from 2022 to 2023, Director at nVent Electric Plc, Senior Member at Financial Sponsors Group, and Vice President at DBL Holdings LLC in 1989.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Harvard College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/08/2025 | 2,050 ( 0% ) | 631 462 $ | 31/12/2025 | |
| 06/03/2025 | 1,108 ( 0% ) | 164 726 $ | 31/12/2025 |
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Ed Garden active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GE AEROSPACE | Director/Board Member | 09/10/2017 |
| THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 25/02/2025 |
Trian Fund Management GP LLC
Trian Fund Management GP LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Engages in the business of serving as the general partner of Trian Management | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Trian Partners General Partner LLC
Trian Partners General Partner LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Ed Garden
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Trian Fund Management LP
Trian Fund Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Trian seeks to invest in high quality but undervalued and underperforming public companies and to work collaboratively with management teams and boards to help companies execute operational and strategic initiatives designed to drive long-term sustainable earnings growth for the benefit of all shareholders. Trian is an activist firm and is included in the SharkWatch50 as one of the 50 most prominent and impactful activist investors. | Founder | 01/01/2024 |
| JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 09/06/2023 |
| INVESCO LTD. | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2022 |
| LEGG MASON, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/07/2020 |
| BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION (THE) | Director/Board Member | 10/06/2019 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 21 |
|---|---|
Family Dollar Stores LLC
Family Dollar Stores LLC Operates as a discount merchandise store | |
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace Designs, develops, manufactures and services aircraft engines for commercial airframes & defense jet engines, avionics & power systems | |
Legg Mason, Inc.
Legg Mason, Inc. Provides securities brokerage, trading and investment services | |
The Middleby Corp.
The Middleby Corp. Manufactures and sells commercial food service, processing and kitchen equipment | |
Triarc Cos., Inc.
Triarc Cos., Inc. Operates restaurants | |
BT Alex Brown, Inc.
BT Alex Brown, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities brokergae services | Finance |
Invesco Ltd.
Invesco Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management services | Finance |
Trian Partners General Partner LLC
Trian Partners General Partner LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Commercial Services |
Trian Fund Management GP LLC
Trian Fund Management GP LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Engages in the business of serving as the general partner of Trian Management | Finance |
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities, investment and wealth management services | Finance |
Trian Acquisition I Corp.
Trian Acquisition I Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance A blank check company | Finance |
Pentair plc
Pentair plc Designs and manufactures commercial & residential water treatment products, pool lighting, equipment, fluid treatment and pumps | |
Credit Suisse First Boston Corp.
Credit Suisse First Boston Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Real Estate Investment Trusts | Finance |
Deerfield & Co. LLC
Deerfield & Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
Trian Fund Management LP
Trian Fund Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Trian seeks to invest in high quality but undervalued and underperforming public companies and to work collaboratively with management teams and boards to help companies execute operational and strategic initiatives designed to drive long-term sustainable earnings growth for the benefit of all shareholders. Trian is an activist firm and is included in the SharkWatch50 as one of the 50 most prominent and impactful activist investors. | Finance |
Financial Sponsors Group
Financial Sponsors Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment solutions | Finance |
The Wendy's Co.
The Wendy's Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
DBL Holdings LLC
DBL Holdings LLC Provides financial services | |
Harvard College
Harvard College Functions as a College/University | |
Janus Henderson Group Plc
Janus Henderson Group Plc Provides asset management services | |
nVent Electric Plc
nVent Electric Plc Manufactures, markets and installs electrical connection and protecting solutions |
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