Sumit Sablok
Partner (Technology and Telecom Investing) at Brigade Capital Management, LP
About
Sumit Sablok is a Partner at Brigade Capital Management, LP, a global investment advisor based in New York. In his current role, he specializes in investments within the technology and telecommunications sectors, leveraging deep industry expertise to identify opportunities in credit, special situations, and fundamental analysis. Sablok plays a key role in research, risk evaluation, and portfolio management focused on these areas at Brigade.
Prior to joining Brigade in January 2013, Sablok was Co-Portfolio Manager and Managing Director at Tennenbaum Capital Partners, where he managed portfolios in high yield, convertible bonds, bank loans, stressed and distressed debt, and equities. He also held positions at Symphony Asset Management, focusing on convertible arbitrage and fixed income, and gained early business development experience at eHow.com and several investment banks, including Bank of America Securities and Société Générale Bannon.
Sablok holds a BS in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Throughout his career, he has led multiple restructurings and contributed to credit investment strategies spanning technology, telecom, and complex special situations, marking him as a highly regarded figure in alternative and credit investments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigade Capital Management | Partner (Technology and Telecom Investing) | Jan 2013 to Present | — | 
| Tennenbaum Capital Partners | Co-Portfolio Manager and Managing Director | May 2005 to Feb 2012 | - Co-PM of the fundamental credit, multi-strategy hedge fund for Tennenbaum Capital - Made outright and long/short fundamental credit and equity investments - Managed and negotiated special situations... | 
| Symphony Asset Management | Associate Portfolio Manager | Aug 2002 to May 2005 | - Associate Portfolio Manager for Symphony Asset Mgmt's Convertible Bond, Fixed Income and Best Ideas funds - Made directional investments in equity and credits through convertible bonds, high yields ... | 
| eHow.com | Finance and Business Development Manager | Aug 1999 to Feb 2002 | — | 
| Bank of America Securities/Montgomery | Investment Banking Analyst | Jun 1998 to Jul 1999 | — | 
| Bannon & Co. | Investment Banking Analyst | Jul 1997 to Jun 1998 | — | 
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Others at Brigade Capital Management, LP (13)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| CChris Chaice | Partner - Head of Distressed Research | New York, NY , United States | 
| Managing Director, Co-Head of Software Development | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Managing Director, Insurance Solutions | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Partner | Madison, NJ , United States | |
| Managing Director, Co-head of Private Credit | New York, NY , United States | |
| Chief Financial Officer, Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| SScott O'Brien | Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States | 
| Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Partner | New York, NY , United States |