Pratik Patel

Pratik Patel is a Managing Director at Wafra Inc., located in New York City. He has held this position since February 2016 and is responsible for managing the firm's Alternative Investments Division, which focuses on investments in hedge funds, real estate, distressed opportunities, and various alternative investment strategies.1

Professional Experience

• Wafra Inc. (Feb 2016 - Present)

  • Role: Managing Director
  • Responsibilities: Overseeing investments across multiple asset classes.

• FirstKey (Apr 2015 - Jan 2016)

  • Role: Director

• Spring Hill Realty Partners (2011 - Apr 2015)

  • Roles: Real Estate Private Equity Principal and Associate

• Lehman Brothers (Jun 2008 - Aug 2008)

  • Role: Real Estate Private Equity Associate

• Wachovia Securities, LLC (2002 - 2007)

  • Role: Investment Banking Analyst / Associate

Education

• Duke University
  • Degree: BS in Economics (1998 - 2002)
• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
  • Degree: MBA in Finance / Entrepreneurship (2007 - 2009)

Certifications

• Holds a Series 7 license.

Pratik Patel has over two decades of experience in finance and investment, demonstrating a strong background in real estate and alternative investments.1