About
Adrian Demko is a Partner and Head of Trading at Braidwell, based in New York, where he leads the firm's trading operations and oversees execution strategy across the public and private capital markets. Braidwell specializes in providing capital and partnership to companies transforming human health, with a focus on healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Prior to joining Braidwell in 2022, Adrian was a Trader at Cinctive Capital and Millennium Management, where he honed his expertise in multi-asset trading strategies and risk management. His background reflects deep experience in equities and alternative investments, particularly within healthcare and related sectors.
Adrian holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science from Columbia University. He is recognized for his leadership and disciplined approach to trading, contributing to innovative investment strategies and execution best practices in healthcare-focused asset management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braidwell | Partner, Head of Trading | Mar 2022 to Present | — |
| Cinctive Capital | Trader | Aug 2019 to Jan 2022 | — |
| Millennium Management | Trader | Jun 2016 to Jul 2019 | — |
| Maplelane Capital | Trader | Apr 2014 to May 2016 | — |
| GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTMENT PARTNERS GP LLC | Vice President | Sep 2010 to Mar 2014 | — |
| First New York Securities | Prop Trader | Aug 2009 to Sep 2010 | — |
| Citi | Analyst | Jul 2007 to Jul 2009 | — |
Education
Columbia University
Bachelor's degree, Economic - Political Science
2003 — 2007
Columbia University in the City of New York
BS, Economics - Political Science
2003 — 2007
Skills & Expertise
Others at Braidwell LP (16)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
I Ilan Sender | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
 | Partner | United States |
 | Partner | Chicago, IL , United States |
N Narendra Nayak | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
Z Zhenhua He | Partner | Stamford, CT , United States |
 | Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
L Laura Sterner | Head of Business Development, Global Equities | New York, NY , United States |
M Matina G. | Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
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