As COO, Elaine oversees the broad operational efforts at Baupost and, as a member of the firm's Management Committee, collaborates on overall organizational development.  Elaine leads a strong operational team focused on supporting our investment effort and providing a high level of client service. Her reports include all functions overseen by the CFO, as well as Information Technology, Investor Services, Corporate Communications, Human Resources and Office Administration. 

Prior to joining Baupost in 1998, Elaine was a Senior Consultant at Grenzebach Glier & Associates, strategic advisors to nonprofits on philanthropic management and a Director in the Development Office of Babson College, her alma mater. She graduated with a B.S. in Business Management. Elaine is involved in several not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions, including Perkins School for the Blind and Franciscan Children's Hospital.