Elaine McKay

Elaine McKay is a highly experienced professional in the real estate sector, currently serving as a Partner and Co-Head of US Investment Operations at Ares Management Corporation within Ares Real Estate. McKay has held prominent positions such as Managing Director and Principal in Real Estate, and serves on the Board of the CRE Finance Council. McKay previously worked at Annaly Capital Management, where the role included Chief of Staff for the commercial real estate business and Director in Legal and Structuring. Early career experience includes positions as an Associate and Summer Associate at Allen & Overy, specializing in Real Estate Finance and Project Finance. McKay holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and a Master’s Degree in Finance from the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business.