About
Guy Lakonishok is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at LSV Asset Management in Chicago, Illinois, where he has served since 2008. In this role, he is responsible for managing daily portfolio cash flows and periodic strategy rebalances alongside the firm's senior investment team, and plays a key part in research and the execution of quantitative investment strategies. His focus at LSV includes global and U.S. value equity strategies, with specialized work in quantitative portfolio management and risk control techniques.
Before joining LSV, Guy Lakonishok held leadership roles in quantitative equity at BlackRock as Vice President and previously worked as an analyst at Weiss, Peck, and Greer. In these roles, he was responsible for research, system development, performance attribution, and portfolio analytics—experience that underpins his expertise in quantitative finance and equity markets.
Mr. Lakonishok holds an MBA in Analytical Finance and Accounting from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a CFA charterholder, reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of investment management. He also contributes to the community through board work at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and The Joffrey Ballet.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSV Asset Management | Partner and Portfolio Manager | Jun 2008 to Present | — |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Member Board of Trustees | Sep 2024 to Present | — |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Member Board of Directors | Feb 2015 to Present | — |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Treasurer Board Of Directors | Jun 2017 to Jan 2021 | — |
| University of Chicago Booth Alumni Finance Roundtable | Co-Chair | Jun 2011 to Present | — |
| BlackRock | Vice President | Jan 2003 to Jan 2008 | — |
| Weiss, Peck & Greer | Quantitative Analyst | Jan 2000 to Jan 2003 | — |
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MBA, Analytical Finance, Accounting
2008 — 2009
Washington University in St. Louis
BS, Electrical Engineering
1996 — 2000
Skills & Expertise
Others at LSV Asset Management (11)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Trader | Glenview, IL , United States | |
D Dan Newman | Partner and Sr. Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
E Eric Miller | Partner and Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Partner | Elmhurst, IL , United States | |
J Jason Karceski | Partner, Portfolio Manager and Research | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Partner | Mokena, IL , United States | |
P Puneet Mansharamani | Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Partner | Naperville, IL , United States | |
A Aparna Ayyah | Quantitative Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Partner and Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |