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Chart Westcott

Co-Founder and COO
Chart Westcott is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Ikarian Capital, LLC, a long/short equity biotech focused investment adviser. In 2007, Chart Westcott graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BA in history. Upon graduating, Chart worked as an analyst at his family office while attending Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. During his time at SMU, Chart concentrated on corporate transactions and tax law, until graduating in 2011. After passing the Texas Bar, Westcott continued to work at Westcott LLC, as general counsel and managing partner. Today, Chart works full time at Ikarian Capital, LLC as COO and is no longer involved in the day to day operations of Westcott LLC.
Ikarian Capital LLC
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX, USA

Professional Background

  • Statut Actuel
    Employé
    Ne recherche pas de nouvelles opportunités
  • Profession
    COO, Chief Operation Officer
  • Fields
    Droit
  • Expérience professionnelle
    Plus de 15 ans (10 à 15 ans pertinente)
  • Management
  • Skills
    Due Diligence
    Private Equity
    Law
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Entrepreneurship
    Strategic Planning
    Litigation
    Legal Research
    Legal Writing
    Politics
  • Languages
    English
    Natif ou Bilingue
    Spanish
    Professionnel
  • Highest level of education
    Doctoral

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Temps plein
  • Desired positions
  • Lieu de travail désiré
    Dallas, TX, USA
  • Freelance
    Je ne suis pas indépendant

Work Experience

Co-Founder and COO

avr. 2015 - Présent
Chart Westcott is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Ikarian Capital, LLC, a biotech focused hedge fund that launched in January 2016. At Ikarian he is responsible for all operational, compliance, and marketing functions.

Chairman

mars 2009 - Présent
As Chairman of Westcott Foundation, Chart Westcott is responsible for all grant making decisions and operations of the Foundation.

Managing Partner

mai 2007 - avr. 2015
8 yrs 0 mos
As managing partner, Chart Westcott focused on investments in real estate, tech venture capital, private deals, and public equities. Mr. Westcott participated in hundreds of deals across all asset classes, often acting as lead legal counsel on transactions.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)
Law
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
History
2003 - 2007