Mehyar Afkari is Vice President at Areté with 8+ years of experience in distressed debt, special situations, restructuring, and M&A. He has invested across the capital structure and advised stakeholders in public and private markets. Previously, he was an Analyst at Verition, focusing on high-yield credit and event-driven strategies, and at Carl Marks & Co., advising on restructurings and M&A. Mehyar holds a B.S. in Finance and Art History from NYU Stern.