Craig Arnott is the Chief Investment Officer, International at Burford Capital Limited, a global leader in litigation finance and risk management. With more than 20 years of experience in investment management, Arnott joined Burford in 2019 after serving as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Elliott Management Corporation, where he led investments in European equities, special situations, and activist campaigns. His earlier career included roles at Cheyne Capital Management, focusing on long/short equity strategies, as well as positions at Deutsche Bank and other financial institutions, where he developed expertise in distressed assets and complex deal structuring. Arnott's achievements at Elliott were marked by high-profile successes, including activist engagements that delivered substantial value to investors, and he has since applied this acumen to Burford's international expansion. Under his leadership, Burford has grown its non-U.S. portfolio significantly, deploying billions into litigation and arbitration assets across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and other regions, achieving strong risk-adjusted returns and pioneering innovative financing structures in emerging markets. As CIO International, Arnott oversees the origination, due diligence, and portfolio management for Burford's global investments outside the United States, driving strategic growth while navigating diverse legal systems. His disciplined approach and market foresight have solidified Burford's dominance in the sector, positioning the firm for continued outperformance in alternative asset classes.