About
Priyanka Abeyasekera currently serves as Deputy Director of Research at Select Equity Group, L.P., an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. In this role, she leads research initiatives, overseeing the firm's rigorous due diligence and analytical processes that inform portfolio construction and investment recommendations. Her responsibilities center on in-depth analysis, idea generation, and the supervision of research teams, ensuring comprehensive coverage across targeted sectors.
She has a strong focus on public equities, leveraging her expertise to evaluate companies across various industries, though Select Equity Group is known for its long-only, concentrated investment strategies in high-quality growth businesses predominantly in the United States. Priyanka's insights are integral in identifying and recommending holdings that exemplify durable competitive advantages, robust management teams, and sustainable growth potential within U.S. and select global equity markets.
Prior to becoming Deputy Director, Priyanka was a Senior Investment Analyst at the firm, sharpening her skills in fundamental analysis and portfolio management since at least 2011. Her professional background reflects a commitment to investment research and a strong record of advancing within Select Equity Group, L.P. Information on her academic credentials and notable industry achievements is not publicly available in the cited sources.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Equity Group, l.p. | Investment Analyst | Jan 2011 to Present | Select Equity Group was founded in 1990 on the premise that rigorous fundamental research and disciplined investing will generate superior investment returns. Today, we manage over $25 billion in a nu... | 
| Goldman Sachs | Investment Banking | Jan 2008 to Jan 2011 | * Leveraged Finance Restructuring Group
* Investment Banking Division, 2010-2011
* Financial Institutions Group
* Investment Banking Division, 2008-2010
* Leveraged Finance Execution, Summer 2007 | 
Education
Georgetown University
2008
Department Of Sociology, Lse
2007
Bergen Catholic High School
2004
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, International Business, Finance
Others at Select Equity Group, L.P. (15)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Houston, TX , United States | |
| CConnie Lu | Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States | 
| JJonathan Bearman | Principal and Head of Trading | New York, NY , United States | 
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | Berkeley, CA , United States | |
| Qualitative Field Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Associate Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| DDavid Tumm | Associate Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |