Betsy Thedford

Betsy is a seasoned hedge fund industry executive, with both accounting and JD degrees and nearly two decades of industry experience. Betsy joined Islander in 2023 as a core member of the initial team, bringing expertise in compliance, legal, accounting/finance, and operations. Prior to joining Islander, Betsy spent three years as Managing Partner and Chief Compliance Officer at Windham Capital Management, LLC, a quantitative private fund and wealth manager. She was responsible for oversight of all finance, legal, and compliance matters. She was also previously the Director of Compliance/Counsel and Principal at Highfields Capital Management LP for five years, where she oversaw the implementation of the compliance program and advised the hedge fund firm on operational, legal, and regulatory compliance matters. Prior to joining Highfields in 2014, Betsy spent 10 years in the Asset Management practice at PwC. She was a Director within PwC’s Regulatory Practice specializing in investment