David Chene
David Chene is Founder and Co-Portfolio Manager at Kennedy Lewis. Prior to this, he worked with several world-class investment firms over the term of his career. He served as Managing Director with CarVal Investors, focusing on special situations and distressed investments, including the firm’s global liquidations exposures and European financial investments. Chene actively supports philanthropic causes such as Ironman Foundation, Seeds of Peace, TreeHouse, Urban Ventures, WATCH, and Women for Women International.
David Chene Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder, Co-Portfolio Manager, Head of Trading & Sourcing
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Head of US Corporate Securities, Co-Head of European Corporate Securities
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European Distressed Business
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Senior Distressed Trader
Academic History
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BA, Business Economics and Accounting
- Chene began his career at CIBC World Markets, as a Research Analyst in its Leveraged Finance Investment Banking Division in New York.
- At Credit Suisse in London, running the firm’s European Distressed business, he was responsible for risk management across the firm’s European Leveraged Finance trading activities.
- He is an Eagle Scout and a 7-time full distance Ironman finisher, including 2-times at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.