Davidson Kempner Capital Management
Josh Axelrad has extensive work experience in the financial industry, with a focus on data management and strategy. Josh is currently the Head of Data Strategy at Davidson Kempner Capital Management, a position they have held since July 2023.
Prior to this role, Josh worked at Credit Suisse for over 20 years, holding various managing director positions. Josh was the Managing Director - Chief Data Officer for the Risk division, where they implemented a Data Management Framework globally, including Data Governance, Quality, Architecture, Security, and Usage and Analytics. Josh also expanded their role to include market data governance and managed the implementation of BCBS 239 compliance for the GM/CUSO Risk division.
Earlier in their career at Credit Suisse, Josh served as the Director of Market Data Analysis & Management and was the IT Application Owner for the strategic market data repository for the firm. Josh also held roles in project management, operational improvement, and technical support within the data area.
Overall, Josh Axelrad has demonstrated a strong background in data strategy, governance, and management, with a particular focus on the financial industry.
Josh Axelrad obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University. In addition to their degree, they also obtained a certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute in 2007. No specific information is provided regarding the years of enrollment or graduation from Carnegie Mellon University.
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Davidson Kempner Capital Management
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Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP is a global institutional investment management firm with over 40 years of experience. We focus on fundamental investing with an event-driven focus and multi-strategy approach. Our Firm has approximately $38 billion in assets under management with over 500 professionals in seven offices, including New York, Philadelphia, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Mumbai. Our Firm invests globally in a variety of credit and equity strategies as well as real assets. We invest opportunistically across the capital structure and in both public and private markets. Our investment teams collaborate across strategies, asset classes and geographies. Risk management and preservation of capital are our key priorities.