Vikram Shankar

Vikram Shankar is a Managing Director at Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, based in New York, NY. In his current role, he is responsible for leading investment strategies and managing portfolios across various asset classes. Davidson Kempner is known for its focus on event-driven, credit, and multi-strategy investments.

Vikram Shankar specializes in credit, distressed securities, and special situations, with deep expertise in analyzing complex financial instruments and identifying value opportunities in corporate and sovereign debt markets. His sector focus includes financial services, industrials, and real assets, leveraging a robust analytical background to drive investment decisions.

He holds a degree from Georgetown University and also studied at the London School of Economics, equipping him with a strong grounding in economics and finance. With over a decade of experience in alternative asset management, Vikram Shankar has contributed to significant capital deployment and risk-adjusted returns for institutional clients. His expertise is recognized in the industry through leadership in structuring deals and successfully navigating periods of market volatility.