Chris Nicolaou

Chris Nicolaou has a diverse work experience in the finance industry. Chris started their career at Goldman Sachs in 2003 as an Analyst in the Investment Management Division. Later, they joined The Blackstone Group as a Vice President in the Blackstone Alternative Asset Management division. In 2014, they returned to Goldman Sachs as a Vice President, overseeing Opportunistic Investments as a Portfolio Manager. Chris then joined Palantir Technologies in 2018 as a Principal in the Strategy & Investments department. Currently, Chris is working at Artisan Partners, where they hold the position of Managing Director and Co-Head of the Investment Strategy Group.

Chris Nicolaou completed their Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2003. During their time there, they pursued a dual major in Economics and Sociology. Chris later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Columbia Business School from 2013 to 2014.