# John Aylward

**Source:** https://www.startuphub.ai/people/john-aylward
**Profile type:** Person

## About

John Aylward founded Sona Asset Management in March 2016. He has 19 years of credit market experience, previously heading high yield trading at Deutsche Bank and European corporate credit strategy at Claren Road Asset Management.

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- **Title:** Founder, Chief Investment Officer
- **Social:**
  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-aylward-8a7b0b10

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