Elena is Managing Director in the Alternative Investment practice based in the Frankfurt office. She is also responsible for the growth of Dartmouth’s presence across the German, French and Nordic markets. Using her years of experience in the Private Equity industry, Elena focuses on traditional LBO, Growth Equity and Venture Capital funds across Europe. She also drives the delivery of Investment Banking and Asset Management mandates within her team. Prior to joining Dartmouth Partners, Elena worked for a boutique executive search firm with a similar mandate of focusing on Private Equity and Hedge Fund clients. Elena holds a degree in European Studies from Kings College London. She is a fluent German speaker.