Luke Ainslie*
Senior Financial Operating Associate
Luke joined Graham Partners in 2019. At Graham, Luke works closely with several of Graham’s portfolio companies to support growth and conduct analyses required to make strategic, financial and operational decisions.
Luke’s present board directorships include BrightSign and DTI.
Prior to joining Graham Partners, Luke worked in several operational finance roles. Most recently, he was responsible for all financial planning & analysis activities and manufacturing finance at Fujirebio Diagnostics, a global biotechnology company focusing on in vitro diagnostics. Prior to Fujirebio, Luke worked on the commercial operations finance team at CSL Behring, a global leader in rare disease pharmaceuticals. Prior to CSL Behring, Luke worked as the Financial Controller for a middle-market restaurant group.
Luke earned his M.B.A. from Villanova University, where he graduated with honors. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Eastern University, where he also played on the varsity lacrosse team.
Originally from West Chester, PA, Luke enjoys playing sports, outdoor activities, and traveling.
*Designates employees of Graham Partners Operating Company (GPOC). GPOC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graham Partners, Inc. that provides consulting services and coordinates the operations consulting and other services provided by operations executives, industry experts, consultants and outside firms to the Graham Partners portfolio companies, funds, affiliates and other entities. With the exception of personnel designated as employees of GPOC, all Operations Team members are 3rd party contractors who are not employees of Graham Partners, Inc. For further information regarding GPOC, please refer to Part 2A of Graham Partners, Inc.’s Form ADV, available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website.