About
Punit Patel is a partner at Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, based in Hong Kong, where he oversees investments in Asian corporate credit and special situations. He joined Davidson Kempner in 2015 and has played a significant role in expanding the firm's presence and portfolios focused on corporate credit across the Asia region.
Before joining Davidson Kempner, Mr. Patel was a Managing Director in the Credit and Distressed team at Och-Ziff Capital Management Group, where he specialized in credit opportunities, distressed debt, and event-driven investments. His expertise centers on Asian corporates, with a particular focus on complex credit and restructuring opportunities within emerging and developed markets throughout Asia.
Mr. Patel holds a Bachelor of Science, with honors, from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University. He is recognized for his strategic insight into the Asian credit landscape and his leadership in deploying capital across special situations. His contributions have been instrumental in building Davidson Kempner's reputation as a leader in the Asian alternative asset management industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Kempner Capital Management | Partner | Jan 2024 to Present | — |
| Davidson Kempner Capital Management | Head of Asia Credit | Nov 2015 to Present | — |
| Davidson Kempner Capital Management | Managing Director | Dec 2015 to Jan 2024 | — |
| Och-Ziff Capital Management | Head of Asia Credit | Jul 2008 to Jul 2015 | — |
| Och-Ziff Capital Management | Distressed Debt Analyst | Jan 2007 to Jul 2008 | — |
| J.P. Morgan | Leveraged Finance Analyst / Associate | Jun 2003 to Jan 2007 | — |
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
1999 — 2003
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
2002 — 2002
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 |
D Dana Pitta | Vice President Private Deal Support | Verona, NJ , 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 |