Kishen Mehta

Kishen Mehta is a Portfolio Manager at Suvretta Capital Management, LLC, based in New York, NY. He is responsible for leading the firm's healthcare-focused investment strategies, including the Averill and Averill Madison long/short equity funds. In this role, Mehta oversees portfolio construction, investment research, and strategic decision-making for companies across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare services sectors.

Mehta specializes in global small-, mid-, and large-capitalization healthcare equities, with a particular focus on identifying innovative companies disrupting the healthcare industry. His expertise spans business development, capital structure optimization, and corporate communications, supporting both public and private investment opportunities within the sector.

Prior to joining Suvretta Capital, Mehta served as a Portfolio Manager at Surveyor Capital (a Citadel LLC strategy) and held analyst roles at Adage Capital, Apothecary Capital, and Evercore Partners, where he focused on life sciences and healthcare investments. He holds a degree in finance and accounting from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business and has been recognized for his contributions to strategic advisory work, including guiding companies through business development and capital raising initiatives.