Josh Baumgarten

Josh Baumgarten is a prominent figure in the financial industry, currently serving as the Co-CEO, Co-Chief Investment Officer, and Head of Credit at Angelo Gordon.1 He has been in this role since January 2021, based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.1

Career History

Prior to his current position, Baumgarten's career includes:

• Co-Chief Investment Officer at Angelo Gordon from August 2016 to January 20211
• Senior Managing Director at The Blackstone Group from April 2007 to November 20151
• Portfolio Manager at BlackRock from February 2000 to April 20071

Education and Early Career

Baumgarten holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Accounting from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, which he attended from 1994 to 1998.12 He began his career in investment banking at Jefferies and also spent time in venture capital investing.2

Current Role and Responsibilities

At Angelo Gordon, now part of TPG Angelo Gordon, Baumgarten:

• Leads the platform's Credit business
• Serves as co-portfolio manager for AG Super Fund and multi-strategy portfolios2

Additional Involvement

Baumgarten is actively involved in several organizations:

• Member of the Board of Overseers of the School of Social Policy and Practice at the University of Pennsylvania
• Member of the Board of Trustees at Dwight-Englewood School
• Member of the Children's Board at Columbia University Medical Center2

Josh Baumgarten's extensive experience in alternative investments, credit strategies, and asset management has positioned him as a key leader in the financial industry, particularly in the realm of absolute return strategies and credit-focused investments.