Debra Manche

Debra Manche is a Partner at Lakewood Capital Management, LP, a New York-based, value-oriented hedge fund specializing in both public equity and fixed income markets. In her current role, she is responsible for investment research, portfolio management, and identifying long and short opportunities across a diversified set of sectors, in line with the firm’s opportunistic approach that includes equities, high-yield bonds, distressed credit, and convertible securities.

Prior to joining Lakewood Capital in 2015, Debra was an Analyst at Trian Partners, where she focused on investment analysis within activist equity strategies, and began her career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard, concentrating on M&A advisory in various industries.

She holds a BBA from The George Washington University School of Business and has also studied at Sciences Po Paris, equipping her with a strong foundation in international business and finance. Her expertise encompasses value investing, fundamental analysis, and multi-asset class strategies, reflecting her broad experience across both traditional and alternative investment sectors.