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Himayani Puri

Partner, Portfolio Manager & Head of Research

First Manhattan

New York, NY, USA


Himayani Puri
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Pretium
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Rawlinson Partners Limited

Himayani Puri’s Biography

Himayani Puri is a Partner, Portfolio Manager, Head of Research, and a member of the Management Team at First Manhattan. She oversees the firm's research function and manages investment portfolios, serving as the Portfolio Manager for proprietary vehicles as well as for the First Manhattan Excelsior ETFs. In her role, she integrates portfolio construction with fundamental research oversight, leveraging her extensive experience across market cycles and sectors. Since joining First Manhattan in 2018, she has made significant contributions to the firm's investment process and research organization.

Before her time at First Manhattan, Himayani held senior leadership positions at various investment firms, where she served as Partner, Managing Director and earlier, as an Analyst. In these roles, she was responsible for building and leading research teams, developing investment strategies, and managing portfolios. Her career spans nearly three decades, with a focus on value-oriented investing across a diverse range of industries. Throughout this time, she has guided investment decisions through...
Himayani Puri is a Partner, Portfolio Manager, Head of Research, and a member of the Management Team at First Manhattan. She oversees the firm's research function and manages investment portfolios, serving as the Portfolio Manager for proprietary vehicles as well as for the First Manhattan Excelsior ETFs. In her role, she integrates portfolio construction with fundamental research oversight, leveraging her extensive experience across market cycles and sectors. Since joining First Manhattan in 2018, she has made significant contributions to the firm's investment process and research organization.

Before her time at First Manhattan, Himayani held senior leadership positions at various investment firms, where she served as Partner, Managing Director and earlier, as an Analyst. In these roles, she was responsible for building and leading research teams, developing investment strategies, and managing portfolios. Her career spans nearly three decades, with a focus on value-oriented investing across a diverse range of industries. Throughout this time, she has guided investment decisions through fluctuating market conditions and shaped research frameworks and processes.

Himayani is an alumna of the Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Career program and previously served on SEO’s Board of Directors, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting education and career access for underserved students and high-achieving young professionals.

Himayani graduated from the Management & Technology dual-degree program at the University of Pennsylvania, and she holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics, as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Engineering from The Wharton School.
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Himayani Puri’s Background

First Manhattan
Partner, Portfolio Manager & Head of Research
Jul 2018 - Present
New York, NY, USA
First Manhattan is an investment management firm that offers discretionary portfolio management and wealth advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. The company is recognized for its long-term, research-driven investment strategy, emphasizing fundamental equity investing and capital preservation.
 
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Cerrano Capital
Partner
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
New York, NY, USA
Cerrano Capital was a hedge fund management firm that specialized in equity investments, operating through both onshore and offshore fund structures.
 
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Previous Board Positions

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO)
Board Member
New York, NY, USA
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) is a nonprofit organization that helps students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds by improving their access to higher education and competitive industries. SEO provides a variety of programs that span high school, university, and early career stages. These programs offer academic training, mentorship, internships, and professional development, preparing participants to succeed in fields such as finance, law, and technology.
 

Philanthropy

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO)
Alumna | The SEO Career Program
New York, NY, USA
 

Himayani Puri’s Education

The Wharton School | University of Pennsylvania
BAS | Systems Engineering
1992 - 1996
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