Elena McGovern

Elena McGovern is a Managing Director at Capstone LLC, where she leads the National Security Practice.2 Here are some key details about her background and role:

Professional Experience

Elena joined Capstone in 2019 and has since provided strategy support to a range of U.S. and global businesses on opportunities emerging from shifting policy and regulatory landscapes.12 She advises on private equity transactions where policy and regulatory drivers are fundamental to the investment thesis.

Prior to Capstone, Elena held several notable positions:

• Senior Analyst at Kearney's Global Business Policy Council
• Energy Analyst at The Eurasia Group and Fitch Solutions
• Analyst in the United Arab Emirates
• Started her career at the Stimson Center focusing on Middle East regional security issues2

Areas of Expertise

Elena specializes in:

• Breaking down complex geopolitical, economic, energy, technology, and trade issues
• Guiding clients through policy and regulatory risks at federal, state, and local levels globally
• National security and defense policy
• Business implications of emerging technologies and data privacy trends
• U.S. and global energy policies and the energy transition2

Education

• Dual master's degree in international economics and strategic studies from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
• Bachelor's degree in international relations from Lehigh University12

At Capstone, Elena plays a leading role in policy advisory, strategy, and due diligence work for private equity and corporate clients. Her work covers major themes in the U.S. and global business environment, including geopolitics, defense and national security, and trends within state and local governments.2