Dik Blewitt
About Dik Blewitt
Dik Blewitt is a Partner and the Head of Tactical Opportunities at Kennedy Lewis, with a robust background in structured finance and credit investments across major financial institutions.
Dik Blewitt's Position at Kennedy Lewis
Dik Blewitt joined Kennedy Lewis in 2020, serving as Partner and Head of Tactical Opportunities. In this role, he oversees the identification and management of strategic investment opportunities. His leadership focuses on leveraging his extensive background in structured finance and credit investments to drive the firm's growth and performance.
Professional Experience at GSO Capital Partners
Prior to Kennedy Lewis, Dik Blewitt spent six years at GSO Capital Partners, a division of Blackstone. As a Managing Director, he specialized in structured finance and credit investments, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives in these areas. Additionally, he served as a member of the Blackstone Insurance Solutions Investment Committee, helping to shape investment strategies for insurance portfolios.
Roles and Contributions at Blackrock
Dik Blewitt has held significant roles at Blackrock, including Managing Director and Co-Head of the Securitized Asset Team within the Fixed Income Portfolio Management Group. He served as the Senior Portfolio Manager for Blackrock BMI, PPIF, and TALF funds. He was also a key member of the Global Structured Credit Investment committee for the firm's Liquid Credit business, overseeing major investment decisions.
Career at Lehman Brothers and Bank of America Securities
Before joining Blackrock, Dik Blewitt was with Lehman Brothers as Managing Director and Head of Securitization and Insurance Product Investments for the Global Principal Strategies business. He also served as the Managing Director and Global Head of Distribution for the Global Structured Products Group at Bank of America Securities. His roles at these major investment banks solidified his expertise in structured finance and product distribution.
Educational Background
Dik Blewitt holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance from Lehigh University. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and International Business from the Stern School of Business at New York University. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance and investment management.