Thomas Pettit
Public Equity Investment Analyst at Makena Capital Management LLC
About
Thomas Pettit is a Public Equity Investment Analyst at Makena Capital Management, LLC, based in San Francisco, CA. In his current role, he focuses on evaluating public equity opportunities, with a particular emphasis on global equities and portfolio construction, supporting Makena’s endowment-style investment approach.
Prior to joining Makena in August 2023, Thomas gained experience as an Emerging Markets Fixed Income Analyst at The TCW Group and as a Fixed Income Analyst at Payden & Rygel. His responsibilities have spanned sector analysis within emerging markets and fixed income, providing him with a broad perspective on cross-asset investment strategies.
Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Science & Engineering with a concentration in Finance & Decision Making from Stanford University. His expertise bridges both quantitative analysis and qualitative research within public markets, with a demonstrated interest in equity and fixed income sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makena Capital Management, LLC | Public Equity Investment Analyst | Aug 2023 to Present | — |
| The TCW Group | Emerging Markets Fixed Income Analyst | Jun 2022 to Aug 2022 | — |
| Payden & Rygel | Fixed Income Analyst | Aug 2021 to Sep 2021 | — |
| National Bureau of Economic Research | Research Assistant | Jun 2020 to Jul 2020 | — |
Education
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Science & Engineering - Finance & Decision Making
2019 — 2023
Loyola High School of Los Angeles
High School Diploma, Mathematics
2015 — 2019
Others at Makena Capital Management LLC (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Analyst | Killington, VT , United States | |
| Chief Investment Officer | Palo Alto, CA , United States | |
| Venture Capital Investment Analyst | Atherton, CA , United States | |
| Investment Associate | Seattle, WA , United States | |
| Incoming Investment Analyst | Stanford, CA , United States | |
| Senior Associate | CA , United States | |
| Private Equity Investment Analyst | CA , United States | |
| Investment Associate | Menlo Park, CA , United States | |
| Senior Investment Analyst | CA , United States | |
| Incoming Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |