About
Mark Ort is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Partner at Glazer Capital, LLC, a New York-based hedge fund focused on non-directional, market-neutral alternative investment strategies. At Glazer Capital, Ort is responsible for portfolio management and firm leadership, maintaining a substantial ownership stake, and is involved in both investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
Ort's expertise centers on equity and event-driven strategies, including special situations and merger arbitrage, which are core areas of Glazer Capital’s investment approach. Since joining the firm in 2001 and becoming a partner in 2009, he has played a critical role in shaping and executing the firm’s mandate to deliver uncorrelated absolute returns across all market environments.
Prior to Glazer Capital, Ort began his career as a programmer at ING Barings before moving to their international equities trading desk, providing a strong foundation in quantitative and trading operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance, summa cum laude, from Touro College, and is a CFA Charterholder, reflecting his deep expertise in financial analysis and portfolio management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glazer Capital, LLC | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2009 to Present | — |
| Glazer Capital, LLC | Analyst | Mar 2001 to Jan 2009 | — |
| Ing Barings | Convertible Bond Sales | Jul 1999 to Mar 2001 | — |
| Ing Barings | Asia Equities Trading and Sales | Jan 1997 to Jul 1999 | — |
| Ing Barings | Programmer | Jan 1996 to Jan 1997 | — |
Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Science, Finance
1995 — 1997
Others at Glazer Capital, LLC (3)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Austin Dunn | Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
P Peter Baldino | Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Junior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |