Jon is Head of the Global Portfolio Operations Group at Elliott Management Corp, where he works with management and boards of companies in which Elliott funds are an influential investor.Founded in 1977, Elliott manages approximately $41 billion in assets.

Prior to joining Elliott, Jon headed teams responsible for operational oversight, governance and value enhancement of portfolio companies at several firms, including Blue Mountain Capital, Anchorage Capital and Goldman Sachs. In those capacities, he acted as board chair or member, senior executive, or board-level advisor for dozens of companies in a broad range of industries over 18 years. Roles included President of Icahn Enterprises, L.P. (NYSE-IEP), CEO of Philip Services Corporation and Viskase Companies, and board member of American Railcar Industries, Crescent Communities, Martinrea Honsel, National Energy Group, PLH Group, Promises Behavioral Health, WestPoint International, WIND Hellas, Xenith Bankshares and XO Communications.

Jon is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He earned a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School, and BS and MBA, magna cum laude from Babson College.