Dr. William Vrattos

Assistant Professor

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Biography

William C. Vrattos is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on Investment Strategies and co-teaches Private Equity Projects. With over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, he has been a Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at York Capital Management, a global alternative asset manager. William began his career at Morgan Stanley, working in various divisions such as corporate finance and capital markets. He has served on the boards of numerous companies across multiple industries including NextDecade Corporation and the India 2020 Fund II Limited. William is also actively involved in education, serving as a trustee at Groton School and as a member of the Investment Committee for the Dartmouth College Endowment. He has contributed to several academic publications focused on investment strategies and financial management.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-09-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Teaches Investment Strategies and co-teaches Private Equity Projects. Mentors students in private equity presentations.

Managing Partner, Chief Investment Officer

2001-01-01 — Present

York Capital Management • New York, NY

Oversees investment strategies for a global asset management firm.

Portfolio Manager

1996-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Georgica Advisors • New York, NY

Managed investment portfolios focusing on alternative assets.

Analyst

1994-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

Worked in corporate finance and capital markets divisions.

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
Application Checklist
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  • Resume/CV
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  • Writing Sample (Optional/Recommended)
Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.