Amit Thakrar

Amit Thakrar is an experienced investment professional currently serving as an Investment Principal / Partner at Standard General L.P., a multibillion-dollar opportunistic investment fund based in New York.1 In this role, he manages a concentrated portfolio of both private and public investments, focusing on direct-control private equity transactions, non-control private equity, credit special situations, and investments across the capital structure in companies undergoing transformational change.1

Career Progression

Thakrar's career in finance and investment spans over a decade:

1. Standard General L.P.

   • Investment Principal / Partner (January 2023 - Present)
   • Investment Analyst (October 2019 - January 2023)

2. Davidson Kempner Capital Management

   • Investment Associate (September 2016 - September 2019)

3. OMERS Private Equity

   • Pre-MBA Associate (2011 - 2014)

4. CIBC World Markets

   • Investment Banking Analyst (2010 - 2011)

5. Lloyds TSB Bank plc

   • Summer Intern (June 2008 - August 2008)

Education

Thakrar has a strong educational background in finance and business:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, with a focus on the Value Investing Program (2014 - 2016)1
• Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Queen's University (2005 - 2009)1

Throughout his career, Amit Thakrar has gained extensive experience in various aspects of investment, including private equity, public equity, and special situations strategies across a broad range of industries.2 His expertise in investment analysis and strategic decision-making has positioned him as a key figure in the investment landscape.