Cecile Davies is an executive vice president and portfolio manager in the London office, focusing on European distressed and tactical credit opportunities. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2021, Mrs. Davies was a partner and portfolio manager for Hayfin’s special opportunities and tactical credit strategies. Hayfin is a €20bn alternative credit platform focusing on European direct lending and special credit opportunities. Prior to this, Mrs. Davies worked as an investment professional at Silver Point Capital both in London and in Greenwich, CT focusing on public and private restructuring situations. Mrs. Davies started her career in Morgan Stanley’s leveraged finance division. She has 18 years of investment experience and holds a MSc in Finance from French business school ESCP.