Elena Plesco is the Chief Capital Officer of Abacus Global Management, a leading global alternative asset manager and market maker that specializes in advanced longevity actuarial technology and lifespan based financial products. Ms. Plesco oversees capital growth initiatives, optimization of financial structure and strategic investments for the Abacus balance sheet. Based in New York, Ms. Plesco has over a decade of investing experience in the financial services and assets sectors. Ms. Plesco has joined Abacus from KKR, where she served as the Co-Head of Specialty Finance focused on debt and equity investments. Prior to KKR, she worked in the investment banking division of J.P. Morgan where she was involved in a variety of mergers, acquisitions, and other advisory transactions. Ms. Plesco holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from Smith College and has graduated with High Honors.