Sign in
JW

Jenn Wild

Managing Director at Alden Global Capital LLC

New York, NY , United States

About

Jenn Wild is Managing Director at Alden Global Capital LLC, based in New York, NY. In this capacity, she plays a key leadership role in sourcing, evaluating, and managing distressed and special situation investments, with a particular focus on in-court and out-of-court restructuring and financing transactions. Her responsibilities span strategy formulation and execution across Alden's investment portfolio, including oversight of due diligence, risk assessment, and deal structuring.

During her nine-year tenure at Alden Global Capital and Candlewood Investment Group, Jenn developed deep expertise in distressed debt and special situations, operating actively in sectors such as publishing, retail, and media—industries targeted by Alden's acquisition and restructuring strategies. Her experience includes navigating complex liability management transactions, exchange offers, and Chapter 11 proceedings, positioning her as a specialist in credit and event-driven hedge fund strategies.

Jenn holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Columbia University. She is recognized for her analytical rigor and substantial contributions to restructuring and credit investing, and has been instrumental in executing high-profile transactions within Alden's portfolio, particularly those involving large-scale corporate restructurings and distressed asset acquisitions.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Alden Global CapitalManaging DirectorApr 2017 to Present
Alden Global CapitalDirectorMay 2016 to Apr 2017
Candlewood Investment Group, LpAnalystJul 2014 to May 2016
Rothschild & CoMBA Summer Intern - RestructuringJun 2013 to Aug 2013
Alden Global CapitalResearch AnalystJun 2007 to Jul 2012

Education

Columbia Business School

Master of Business Administration

2012 2014

Georgia Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Engineering

Others at Alden Global Capital LLC (1)

NameRoleLocation
H
Heath Freeman
PresidentNew York, NY , United States