Olesya S. Hay, CFA

Chief Financial Officer; Partner
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As Chief Financial Officer, Olesya oversees the firm’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, capital management, and strategic partnerships. She works closely with the CEO in recruiting and acquisitions.

Olesya is a founding partner of Evergreen Gavekal, where she previously served as Director of Investments from 2004 to 2012, building a strong foundation for the firm.

Prior to joining Evergreen, Olesya worked in portfolio management at McKinley Capital Management in Alaska, where she earned her Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. She is currently a member of the CFA Society of Seattle.

Olesya began her academic career at Far Eastern State University in Vladivostok, Russia, where her outstanding achievements in mathematics and computer science earned her a national scholarship from the American Council of Teachers. She later graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alaska, Anchorage with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Outside of work, Olesya enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, hiking, exploring new cuisines, practicing mindfulness and yoga, playing pickleball, and walking her beloved dog, Harvey.