Ben Abdoo

Ben Abdoo is an Investment Associate at Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, based in London, United Kingdom. He is currently focused on analyzing and executing investments, with an emphasis on merger arbitrage strategies at the firm. In this role, Ben is involved in sourcing, diligence, and portfolio management for public and private event-driven investments.

Ben’s expertise centers on the merger arbitrage sector, where he evaluates opportunities arising from corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. His work typically involves both equity and credit asset classes related to these corporate events, providing risk assessment and return projections to senior investment professionals.

He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford in 2013. Ben has developed a strong foundation in event-driven investing and has made contributions in the merger arbitrage space through successful deal execution and active engagement with complex transactions. His background and current responsibilities position him as a specialist in event-driven and special situations within European and global markets.