Avinash Patel

Avinash Patel is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment banking and financial services. Currently serving as a Partner and Managing Director at PJT Partners since March 2016, Avinash focuses on Financial Services and Technology. Prior to this role, Avinash held the position of Vice President at Credit Suisse, specializing in Technology, Media & Telecom Investment Banking from April 2014 to March 2016. Avinash also served as a Director at UBS Investment Bank from August 2008 to June 2013, where responsibilities included managing the Financial Institutions Group and Midwest Coverage/M&A. Avinash holds an MBA in Finance, Management & Strategy, and Accounting from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (2006-2008) as well as a BA in Economics from Northwestern University (1997-2002). Earlier education includes Germantown High School (1994-1997).