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SONA ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LLP
Sona Asset Management is an alternative credit asset manager founded in 2016 by John Aylward. The firm specialises in investing across the credit spectrum with...
SONA ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LLP
Sona Asset Management is an alternative credit asset manager founded in 2016 by John Aylward. The firm specialises in investing across the credit spectrum with a primary focus on European markets. It seeks to generate positive, uncorrelated returns in all markets, with emphasis on capital preservation and outperformance at times of stress. Its footprint includes offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
John Aylward
Founder, Chief Investment Officer
Nicholas Lebo
Head of Compliance
Shaan Lal
Portfolio Manager, Convertibles & Equity-Linked
Aviv Merci
Head of Investor Relations
Joon Kim
Senior Analyst
Emalee Heim
Trader
Ludovic Walter
Senior High Yield Analyst
Thrishan Ramakrishnan
Partner, Portfolio Manager EU IG
Michael Boam
Partner, HY Analyst
Owain Griffiths
Partner, CapSol Portfolio Manager
Christopher Louw
Partner, Portfolio Manager US HY
Mark Tanase
Partner, Portfolio Manager EU Fins
Albert Marino
Head of Strategic Development
Justin Tamaye
Chief Risk Officer
Iain Colquhoun
Chief Financial Officer
JP Berkery
Partner, Chief Operating Officer
Craig Nicol
Managing Director, Head of Global Credit Strategy
Jacob Walton
Co-Head European CLOs
Ludovic Walter
Co-Head European CLOs
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at SONA Asset Management (UK) LLP?
SONA does not publicly list its investment professionals. The firm is registered as an LLP at Companies House, but no named individuals are associated with its management in public records. This is typical for UK multi-family offices that prioritize operational privacy.
What investment stages does SONA typically target?
SONA's disclosed asset classes (real estate, infrastructure) suggest a focus on late-stage, income-generating assets. The inclusion of hedge funds points to liquid strategies, but stage preferences are not publicly specified.
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