A Rama Krishna
Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Arga Investment Management, LP
About
A. Rama Krishna is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of ARGA Investment Management, LP, based in Stamford, CT, where he oversees the firm's global value investment strategies and leads the management of global equity portfolios. At ARGA, he is responsible for directing all aspects of investment research and portfolio management, focusing specifically on global equities, with particular emphasis on value-oriented strategies in both developed and emerging markets.
Krishna brings over 25 years of experience in managing global equities, having previously served as President, International, Managing Principal, and Portfolio Manager at Pzena Investment Management, and as Chief Investment Strategist and Director of Equity Research at Credit Suisse First Boston. His investment expertise is centered on deep fundamental research, disciplined value investing, and broad exposure to international markets.
He holds an MBA and an MA in Asian Studies (Japan Specialization) from the University of Michigan, as well as a BA (Hons) in Economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi. Krishna's notable contributions include building and leading top-ranked global investment teams and establishing ARGA as a recognized independent value manager in the global equity asset class.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARGA Investment Management, LP | Founder and Chief Investment Officer | Jan 2010 to Present | ARGA Investment Management, LP is an independent investment management firm focused on global equities. |
| Pzena Investment Management | President, International, Managing Principal, Member of Executive Committee and Portfolio Manager | Sep 2003 to Aug 2009 | Mr. Krishna was previously President, International of Pzena Investment Management, Inc. (NYSE:PZN) and Managing Principal, Member of Executive Committee, and Portfolio Manager of its operating compan... |
| Credit Suisse First Boston | Chief Investment Strategist and Director - Equity Research | Jan 1987 to Jan 1993 | — |
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
MBA
1984 — 1987
University of Michigan - Rackham School of Graduate Studies
MA in Asian Studies, Japan Specialization
1984 — 1987
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
BA (Hons), Economics
1981 — 1984
Timpany School
Indian School Certificate
1969 — 1981
Skills & Expertise
Others at Arga Investment Management, LP (12)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Alen Salibasic | Senior Research Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
D Devin Waddell | Senior Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
J Jiawei Bei | Senior Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
K Kelsey Yang | Senior Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
R Rajat Suri | Institutional Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Global Research Associate | Cambridge, MA , United States |
A A Rama Krishna | Founder and Chief Investment Officer | Town of Stamford, CT , United States |
 | Global Research Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
 | Equity Research Associate | New York, NY , United States |
J Jim Rice | Head Of Trading | Stamford, CT , United States |