GoldenTree
Asset Management LP, an investment firm that manages alternative and
traditional asset strategies for sophisticated institutional and high
net-worth investors, announced that Tom Humphrey has joined the firm as
a Partner and Member of the Executive Committee. Mr. Humphrey will work
closely with Partners and Executive Committee Members Frank Jordan and
Leon Wagner on issues related to firm strategy, client franchise
development and the continued expansion of GoldenTree. In this new role,
Mr. Humphrey will report to GoldenTree’s President, Robert
Matza.
“I have known Tom Humphrey for many years and have always been impressed
by his stellar reputation in financial services and his accomplishments
in global fixed income and building market leading distribution
businesses,” said Steven
Tananbaum, CEO and Chief Investment Officer. “He’s a proven winner
and I am certain that he can help grow and develop our franchise. I’m
thrilled that he’s chosen to make his home at GoldenTree.”
Mr. Humphrey joins GoldenTree following a 24-year career at Lehman
Brothers/Barclays Capital where he played a leading role in the
integration of the two firms following Barclays’ acquisition of Lehman’s
North American operations in 2008. At Barclays he most recently served
as Managing Director, Head of Fixed Income Distribution Americas, as
well as Head of Global Commodities Sales. He was also a member of the
Americas Management Committee.
Mr. Humphrey joined Lehman Brothers in 1986, rising to the position of
Global Head of Credit Sales in 1998. In 2000 he assumed additional
responsibility for high yield and emerging market sales globally. In
2003, he became Head of Global Fixed Income Sales, overseeing a
workforce of some 750 professionals across the Americas, Asia, Europe
and the Middle East.
“GoldenTree is well known for the strength of its credit markets
investing, an area in which Tom has worked his entire career. I’m
looking forward to the firm benefiting from his deep experience in the
fixed income markets and client strategy,” said Robert Matza.
“I have had the privilege of knowing Steve Tananbaum and the team at
GoldenTree since the firm’s inception,” noted Tom Humphrey. “My
confidence in their investment management process and the proven track
record of success provided great motivation for my joining. The
opportunity to grow the firm’s global market position is a challenge
that I am excited to be a part of. GoldenTree’s core values and
commitment to their clients is consistent with everything I believe in
and will insure our continued success.”
Mr. Humphrey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Fordham
University. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of St. Davids School
in New York City, as well as a member of the Fordham University
Presidents Council Executive Committee.
About GoldenTree Asset Management
GoldenTree Asset Management, an investment advisor with offices in New
York, London, Luxembourg, and Seoul, invests in bank debt, high yield
bonds, distressed debt, real estate and equities. GoldenTree manages
approximately $11 billion as of February 1, 2010, and the firm has more
than 200 employees. For further information regarding GoldenTree, please
visit their Web site at http://www.goldentree.com.
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