Greg Taxin

Gregory Taxin is the Managing Member of Spotlight Advisors, LLC, a firm specializing in strategic advice for complex corporate situations, particularly in the realm of activist investing. He co-founded Spotlight Advisors in October 2007 and has been instrumental in guiding the firm through numerous activist shareholder campaigns and proxy fights.123

Professional Background

Before his tenure at Spotlight Advisors, Taxin had a distinguished career in various sectors:

• CEO of Glass Lewis & Co.: He led this prominent proxy advisory firm, which provides voting advice to institutional investors, covering over 13,000 public companies globally.12
• Investment Banking: Taxin served as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs and held senior roles at Banc of America Securities and Epoch Partners, where he provided strategic and financing advice to public and private companies.12
• Legal Experience: He began his career as an attorney with Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, further enhancing his expertise in corporate governance and law.1

Education

Greg Taxin holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Harvard Law School, where he graduated magna cum laude and was a John M. Olin Fellow in Law and Economics. He also earned an AB in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.23

Activist Investing Expertise

With over 20 years of experience in activist investing, Taxin has advised companies facing activist challenges, participated as an activist investor himself, and has been involved in more than 40 companies during proxy fights. His insights into the dynamics of shareholder activism are well-regarded within the industry.14

Current Role

In his current role at Spotlight Advisors, Taxin continues to provide strategic guidance to corporate boards on critical issues such as shareholder proposals, management buyouts, and regulatory actions. His work is characterized by a commitment to informed decision-making that aligns with shareholder interests.34