Greg Paulsen
Partner, Risk Management and Trading at Engaged Capital LLC
About
Greg Paulsen is a partner at Engaged Capital LLC, based in Newport Beach, California, serving as the firm's Head of Risk Management and Trading. In this role, he is responsible for executing Engaged Capital’s hedging strategies, overseeing portfolio analytics, and managing trading operations across all investment vehicles.
Paulsen's investment expertise is centered on publicly traded U.S. equities, with a particular focus on value-oriented activist strategies. At Engaged Capital, he is integral in targeting small- and mid-cap companies across sectors including consumer, healthcare, and industrials, leveraging his quantitative and risk management expertise to drive portfolio outcomes.
Before joining Engaged Capital, Paulsen held senior roles in trading and risk management, although specific previous employers and educational credentials are not cited in available sources. Notably, he has played a significant role in building the firm's operational and risk infrastructure and is recognized for his contributions to integrating advanced analytics into Engaged Capital’s investment process.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Engaged Capital | Partner, Risk Management and Trading | Sep 2012 to Present | — | 
| Relational Investors LLC | Director, Client Services and Product Specialist | Jul 2009 to Sep 2012 | — | 
| Barclays Global Investors | Assistant Portfolio Manager | Jun 2002 to Mar 2006 | — | 
| Barra | Global Support Analyst | Oct 2000 to Jun 2002 | — | 
| Freeman Associates Investment Management | Assistant Portfolio Manager | Mar 2006 to Dec 2008 | — | 
Education
Cal Poly
BS
1996 — 2000
Others at Engaged Capital LLC (5)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| BBrendan Springstubb | Senior Analyst | Newport Beach, CA , United States | 
| Senior Analyst | Carlsbad, CA , United States | |
| PPatrick Roy | Partner | Newport Beach, CA , United States | 
| Associate Analyst | Newport Beach, CA , United States |