David Pykon

David Pykon is the Vice President of Trading & Operations at JW Asset Management, a position he has held since September 2011.12 He has over 20 years of experience in equity and options trading.13 In his role at JW Asset Management, Pykon manages the firm's equity trading platform and handles daily cash management and financial reporting across all funds.1

Career History

Before joining JW Asset Management, Pykon's career included:

• Trader at RBC, Four Point Partners (June 2008 - August 2010)2
• Trader/Option Strategist at Panacea Asset Management (February 2007 - August 2007)2
• Trader/Option Strategist at Mallette Capital Management (November 2005 - 2006)2
• Senior Financial Analyst at American Airlines (2001 - 2004)2
• Associate Trader, Corporate Bond Desk at Chase Securities (1999 - 2000)2
• Senior Consultant at Arthur Andersen (1993 - 1997)2

Education

Pykon holds the following degrees:

• MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business (1997 - 1999)12
• BA in Economics from Cornell University (1989 - 1993), where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa2

David Pykon's extensive experience in trading and financial markets, combined with his educational background, has positioned him as a key member of the JW Asset Management team, contributing to the firm's operations and investment strategies.