About
John Khym, CFA, is a Senior Analyst at Driehaus Capital Management LLC based in Chicago, Illinois. He is responsible for idea generation, portfolio construction, and security selection within the Driehaus Event strategy, which leverages his expertise in identifying and capitalizing on event-driven investment opportunities.
His focus is on the equities asset class and event-driven strategies, encompassing sectors affected by corporate actions such as mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and restructurings. Prior to joining Driehaus, John Khym accumulated significant experience in investment management, developing a strong foundation in equity analysis and portfolio research.
John holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, reflecting his deep analytical skills and commitment to professional excellence in investment research and strategy. His notable contributions include advancing the application of event-driven investing in portfolio management, enhancing the agility and performance of client portfolios at Driehaus Capital Management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driehaus Capital Management LLC | Senior Analyst | Sep 2014 to Present | Long / Short credit and equity investing / event driven and special situations mandate |
| Neuberger Berman | Vice President - Distressed Debt | Jun 2012 to Sep 2014 | Private and public market distressed investing for control in the U.S. and Europe |
| Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners | Investment Analyst | Apr 2006 to Dec 2011 | Long / Short high yield, leveraged loan, and equity investing with an emphasis on distressed and special situations |
| Apogem Capital | Associate | Nov 2004 to Apr 2006 | Leveraged loan underwriting and syndication / Middle market private credit |
| Huron Consulting Group | Associate - Corporate Advisory Services | May 2002 to Nov 2004 | Corporate restructuring and bankruptcy consulting |
| Arthur Andersen, LLP | Analyst - Global Corporate Finance | Sep 2001 to Apr 2002 | Corporate restructuring and bankruptcy consulting |
Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors of Business Administration
1997 — 2001
Others at Driehaus Capital Management LLC (16)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Assistant Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | analyst | New York, NY , United States |
D Dan Wasiolek | Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Vice President, Business Development | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
K Kyle Goshert | Analyst | Wilmington, NC , United States |
 | Assistant Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
P Prakash Vijayan | Assistant Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
B Benjamin Olien | Senior Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
B Bing Li | Senior Program Analyst | Lisle, IL , United States |