Mike Elkas is Senior Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives. In this role, he works closely with the cross-platform Executive Leadership Team to drive priority initiatives across the firm. He oversees efforts to maximize effectiveness, efficiency and the execution of business objectives.
Mike joined the firm in 2010 and has more than 25 years of experience in investment research and strategic project delivery. This includes 10 years with John Hancock (now Manulife Financial) where he was a key member of the Global Investment Strategy Group. This role encompassed broad responsibilities across hedging programs, asset allocation and the design of custom strategies for portfolios. Prior to this, Mike was selected for a competitive rotational management training program, where he was responsible for the oversight of multi-site teams and several simultaneous projects focused on cost reduction and operational efficiency.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the College of the Holy Cross and a Master of Business Administration degree specializing in Finance from Boston College. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the Boston CFA society.
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