Elena Smirnova Bio

Elena is a Principal of Glendower Capital, responsible for the origination, valuation, execution, and monitoring of secondary investments as well as driving ESG monitoring and engagement across the investment team. Prior to Glendower, Elena spent two years at Deutsche Bank’s SOF Program in its asset management division. From 2012 to 2015, Elena worked in HSBC's Financial Institutions Advisory unit, focusing on the origination and execution of strategic events after joining the bank in Global Banking and Markets. Elena holds a first-class degree in Business Administration and Management from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration and an MSc in Global Banking and Finance from the European Business School.