Manish Thakur

Manish Thakur is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in investment, cybersecurity, and national security. Currently serving as Managing Partner at Option3, a cybersecurity private equity firm, Manish has previously held positions such as Managing Partner at Hudson Fairfax Group, where focus was on business development in high-growth cybersecurity companies, and National Security Coordinator at USINPAC, where responsibilities included global strategy and policy advocacy. Manish's background also includes significant roles in corporate finance at SG Cowen Securities Corporation, Ellipso, LLC, and Merrill Lynch & Co., contributing to substantial equity and debt transactions across various industries. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the University of London.