Ashu Mehta

Ashu Mehta is an Investment Professional at Davidson Kempner Capital Management since January 2024. Mehta has a strong background in portfolio management and investment, having previously served as a Portfolio Manager at PIMCO from July 2019 to December 2023, focusing on special situations and alternative credit in emerging markets and Europe. Prior experience includes a Senior Associate position at Helios Investment Partners, specializing in emerging markets direct lending and credit opportunities, as well as an Investment Banking Analyst role at Lazard, where responsibilities included restructuring and M&A in real estate, gaming, and lodging. Mehta's earlier experience includes summer analyst positions at Lazard, J.P. Morgan, and Citi. Academic credentials include an MPhil in Nuclear Energy from the University of Cambridge and a BEng in Materials Science and Engineering from Imperial College London.