Daniel Avrutsky
About Daniel Avrutsky
Daniel Avrutsky is the Managing Director at Jefferies, with over 21 years of experience in global M&A advisory and equity capital markets, specializing in technology, media, and telecom sectors.
Company
Daniel Avrutsky is currently working at Jefferies as a Managing Director. His tenure at Jefferies started in 2019 and he is based in the Greater New York City Area. His role focuses on enterprise, infrastructure, and vertical software, leveraging his extensive experience in global M&A advisory and public and private equity capital markets.
Title
As a Managing Director at Jefferies, Daniel Avrutsky plays a significant role in advising clients on major M&A transactions. His expertise is particularly centered on technology, media, and telecom clients, showcasing his deep industry knowledge and advisory skills.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Avrutsky has an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he studied Business from 1998 to 2000. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Economics from Duke University, completed between 1992 and 1995. Additionally, he has a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Moscow State University, achieved from 1989 to 1992. His high school education in Mathematics was completed at 91, from 1980 to 1989.
Professional Background
Before his current role at Jefferies, Daniel Avrutsky accumulated substantial experience in various prominent positions. He was a Managing Director at GCA from 2017 to 2019 and at Perella Weinberg Partners from 2006 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Senior Vice President at Quanstar Group from 2005 to 2006, and as an Associate at Warburg Pincus from 2000 to 2005. His early career included being an Associate at Salomon Brothers from 1996 to 1998.
Achievements in Advisory Roles
Throughout his career, Daniel Avrutsky has advised on over $100 billion in M&A transactions, focusing on clients within the technology, media, and telecom sectors. His efforts have contributed significantly to the financial and strategic growth of numerous enterprises. From 2011 to 2014, he also served as a Grant Committee Member at Skolkovo Foundation, adding a dimension of grant advisory to his portfolio.