Dana Pitta
Vice President Private Deal Support at Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP
About
Dana Pitta is Vice President of Private Deal Support at Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, based in Verona, NJ. In this capacity, she plays a pivotal role facilitating private investment transactions and managing deal execution support, contributing to the firm's alternative investments platform.
Dana has served with Davidson Kempner since 2000, amassing over two decades of experience within the firm and building significant expertise in private markets and transaction structuring. Her role centers on complex deal support for private credit and private equity investments, particularly across distressed, event-driven, and special situations asset classes.
Her long tenure at Davidson Kempner highlights her commitment and deep understanding of the alternative investment sector. Dana's substantial background in private deal execution and her focus on credit and special situations have made her a trusted resource within the firm’s transaction team.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Kempner Capital Management | Vice President Private Deal Support | Jan 2023 to Present | — |
| Davidson Kempner Capital Management | North American Lead Trade Processing team | Jun 2021 to Dec 2022 | — |
| Davidson Kempner Capital Management | Prime Broker Operations manager | Dec 2007 to May 2021 | — |
| Davidson Kempner Capital Management | Operations Analyst | Dec 2000 to Nov 2007 | — |
| Bear Stearns & Co. | Management Trainee Program | Sep 1998 to Nov 2000 | — |
Education
Wagner College
Bachelor of Arts - BA
1994 — 1998
Others at Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP (17)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Managing Director, Fund and Corporate Accounting | New York, NY , United States |
 | Information Technology and Investment Researcher Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
 | Vice President | Global Head of New Accounts | New York, NY , United States |
G Govind Donthi | Principal | Short Hills, NJ , United States |
 | Operating Principal | London, United Kingdom |
 | Vice President, US Head of HR Business Partners and Recruitment | New York, NY , United States |
J Jose Echaniz | Managing Director Head of Product Control | West Orange, NJ , United States |
 | Operating Partner | New York, NY , United States |
P Paige Grossman | Vice President | New York, NY , United States |