Himayani Puri
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Partner, Portfolio Manager & Head of Research
New York, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
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 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.
The Record
Background
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2018 — Present
Partner, Portfolio Manager & Head of Research
First Manhattan
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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2016 — 2018
Partner
Cerrano Capital
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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1998 — 2008
Managing Director | Principal Investments
Lehman Brothers
Lehman Brothers was a global investment bank founded in 1850, which grew to become one of the largest firms on Wall Street, heavily engaged in trading, investment banking, and mortgage-backed securities.
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1996 — 1998
Analyst | Merchant Banking
Lehman Brothers
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2009 — 2015
Partner
Realm Partners LLC
Realm Partners LLC was a firm that specialized in private market opportunities, including venture capital and growth-stage investments across sectors such as technology and real estate. It worked closely with institutional and high-net-worth investors to identify and support businesses that have the potential for long-term value creation.
Formative Years
Education
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The Wharton School | University of Pennsylvania
BAS | Systems Engineering
1992 — 1996
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The Wharton School | University of Pennsylvania
BS | Economics
1992 — 1996
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University of Pennsylvania
Management & Technology dual-degree Program
Areas Of Focus