Dayalan Rajaratnam

Dayalan Rajaratnam is a Principal at Stockbridge Investors, the private equity affiliate of Berkshire Partners, based in Boston, MA. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing private equity investments across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, business services, and industrials. His work focuses on driving value creation in portfolio companies and helping execute strategic growth initiatives.

Prior to joining Stockbridge Investors in August 2022, Dayalan was a Private Equity Associate at Blackstone, where he gained significant experience executing large, complex transactions and supporting operational improvements in portfolio companies. His background at top-tier investment platforms has equipped him with expertise in deal execution, due diligence, and portfolio management in both growth and buyout contexts.

Dayalan holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree from Columbia College, Columbia University. He is recognized for his analytical rigor and cross-sector investment acumen, and is regarded as a rising talent within the private equity industry.