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    Ara Cohen

    Managing Partner at Knighthead Capital Management, LLC

    Ara Cohen is a prominent figure in the financial industry, serving as the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Knighthead Capital Management, LLC.13 He co-founded the firm in 2008 and currently acts as the Co-Portfolio Manager, playing a crucial role in leading the investment process.1

    Professional Background

    Before establishing Knighthead Capital Management, Ara Cohen had an extensive career in the financial sector:

    • Principal at Redwood Capital Management, LLC (2001-2008)1
    • Principal at King Street Capital Management LLC (1998-2001)1
    • Principal at Tamarix Capital Corporation (1995-1998)1
    • Started his career at Brown Brothers Harriman & Company in 19931

    Education

    Ara Cohen received his Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Bowdoin College.1

    Knighthead Capital Management

    Under Ara Cohen's leadership, Knighthead Capital Management has grown into a significant investment firm:

    • Manages $9 billion in assets1
    • Offers various investment vehicles, including:
      • Long/short Evergreen Hedge Fund
      • Closed-End Vehicles (including a specialized travel fund)
      • Dedicated Real Estate Lending business
      • Insurance Asset Management business

    Expertise

    Ara Cohen is known for his expertise in:

    • Distressed and high-yield investments3
    • Debt and equity securities4
    • Complex investment situations1

    His role as Co-Portfolio Manager involves overseeing the firm's investment strategies and decision-making processes.1

    Ara Cohen's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username ara-cohen-a827382012, reflecting his current position as Managing Partner at Knighthead Capital Management, LLC.

    Highlights

    Jul 27 · access.yjp.org
    Facetime with Ara Cohen, Knighthead | Young Jewish Professionals
    Facetime with Ara Cohen, Knighthead | Young Jewish Professionals

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    Location

    New York, New York, United States