Meet Jeff Smith, the hedge-fund investor taking on Pfizer

Starboard Value has taken a $1 billion stake in drugmaker Pfizer.The hedge fund, headed by Jeff Smith, has become one of the most feared activist investors.Starboard has doubled its assets over the past decade targeting companies across industries. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while ...