Ellen Lee

Ellen Lee is a director and fundamental portfolio manager at Causeway Capital Management LLC, based in Los Angeles, California. As part of the investment team since 2007 and a portfolio manager since 2015, she is responsible for investment research and portfolio management decisions, focusing chiefly on the global consumer, energy, and utilities sectors. Her responsibilities include generating company-specific research, making buy/sell and position-sizing decisions, and identifying value opportunities through rigorous bottom-up stock selection.

Lee brings over sixteen years of experience in investment and finance, having previously served as an associate in the Mergers and Acquisitions division of Credit Suisse First Boston in Seoul and as an analyst in Hong Kong, where she advised both Korean and multinational corporations. She also interned at Tiger Asia, a hedge fund focused on Asian equities, giving her a broad foundation in cross-border investment analysis and strategy.

Her academic credentials include a BA in Business Administration from Seoul National University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Ellen is known for her collaborative approach to investment research and a commitment to ongoing learning. She has contributed to nonprofit boards supporting education and expanded learning, reflecting her leadership beyond the investment sector.