Profile
Maria Vassalou is currently the Chief Investment Officer at Vassalou Capital Management LP.
She previously worked as an Independent Director at Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director at Titan Cement International SA, a Portfolio Manager at S.A.C.
Capital Advisors LP, a Principal at Soros Fund Management LLC, a Partner at Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management LP, a Principal at Citadel Investment Group, Inc., and a Portfolio Manager at MIO Partners, Inc. She also served as the President of The European Finance Association and as an Associate Professor at Columbia Business School.
Dr. Vassalou received her undergraduate degree from National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and her doctorate from London Business School.
Maria Vassalou active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Vassalou Capital Management LP
Vassalou Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance The private company is based in New York, NY. Vassalou Capital Management LP, doing business as RPM Capital Management, LLC, is a privately owned registered investment advisor that specializes in the analysis, acquisition, and management of high yield, tax-advantaged municipal bonds and high dividend-paying equity securities. The firm follows a conservative, income-oriented, long-only investment approach focused on compounding income to preserve and create wealth while minimizing risk. Its investment strategy includes acquiring entire bond issues or supermajority positions, active restructuring of distressed bonds, and investing in established and growth sectors with controlled risks. The company employs thorough due diligence and risk management practices, such as avoiding leverage and derivatives, securing first-position collateral, enforcing debt service coverage, and continuous surveillance of securities. RPM provides daily portfolio access, no lockup on funds, and all assets are publicly traded and held by independent custodians. | Chief Investment Officer | 01/01/2019 |
Former positions of Maria Vassalou
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TITAN S.A. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2021 |
Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management LP
Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance PWPCM provides investment advice with respect to a broad range of domestic and foreign financial securities and instruments and other assets in a variety of forms. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 01/08/2019 |
S.A.C. Capital Advisors LP
S.A.C. Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance S.A.C. Capital Advisors seeks to invest in the stocks of companies with short-term growth catalysts. The firm employs quantitative techniques and merger arbitrage strategies. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 31/01/2012 |
Soros Fund Management LLC
Soros Fund Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance SFM aims to protect and grow Open Society’s resources. The firm invests globally in a wide range of strategies and asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, commodities, foreign exchange, alternative assets and private equity. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/09/2008 |
Citadel Investment Group, Inc.
Citadel Investment Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment banking, institutional trading, and fund administration services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2005 |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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S.A.C. Capital Advisors LP
S.A.C. Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance S.A.C. Capital Advisors seeks to invest in the stocks of companies with short-term growth catalysts. The firm employs quantitative techniques and merger arbitrage strategies. | Finance |
Soros Fund Management LLC
Soros Fund Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance SFM aims to protect and grow Open Society’s resources. The firm invests globally in a wide range of strategies and asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, commodities, foreign exchange, alternative assets and private equity. | Finance |
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. Marine ShippingTransportation Provides seaborne crude oil and petroleum product transportation services | Transportation |
Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management LP
Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance PWPCM provides investment advice with respect to a broad range of domestic and foreign financial securities and instruments and other assets in a variety of forms. | Finance |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
London Business School
London Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Citadel Investment Group, Inc.
Citadel Investment Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment banking, institutional trading, and fund administration services | Finance |
MIO Partners, Inc.
MIO Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance MIO employs a fund-of-funds strategy of investing in portfolio funds and managed accounts managed by third-party portfolio managers. The firm generally attempts to create a portfolio of opportunistic and specialized investment and trading strategies which, when combined, seek attractive returns with moderate volatility. They seek to minimize volatility by engaging in a broad spectrum of hedging strategies in different US and non-US securities markets. | Finance |
The European Finance Association
The European Finance Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as finance association a global network of professionals | Commercial Services |
Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Titan Cement International SA
Titan Cement International SA Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures cement | Non-Energy Minerals |
Vassalou Capital Management LP
Vassalou Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance The private company is based in New York, NY. Vassalou Capital Management LP, doing business as RPM Capital Management, LLC, is a privately owned registered investment advisor that specializes in the analysis, acquisition, and management of high yield, tax-advantaged municipal bonds and high dividend-paying equity securities. The firm follows a conservative, income-oriented, long-only investment approach focused on compounding income to preserve and create wealth while minimizing risk. Its investment strategy includes acquiring entire bond issues or supermajority positions, active restructuring of distressed bonds, and investing in established and growth sectors with controlled risks. The company employs thorough due diligence and risk management practices, such as avoiding leverage and derivatives, securing first-position collateral, enforcing debt service coverage, and continuous surveillance of securities. RPM provides daily portfolio access, no lockup on funds, and all assets are publicly traded and held by independent custodians. | Finance |
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