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About
Tom Lyon is a Partner and Head Trader at Carronade Capital Management, LP, an investment management firm headquartered in Darien, Connecticut, with a presence in New York, NY. In this role, he leads trading strategies and oversees portfolio execution, contributing to the firm's investment process and risk management.
Lyon focuses specifically on credit and event-driven strategies, leveraging his expertise in trading complex credit instruments, distressed securities, and special situations within both public and private markets. His experience spans diverse sectors, but he has developed particular depth in U.S. credit markets, including corporate debt, structured products, and related fixed-income asset classes.
Prior to joining Carronade, Lyon held senior trading roles at prominent hedge funds, including Elliott Management and Knighthead Capital Management, and served in leadership positions at Ziff Capital Management and Sagamore Hill Capital Management, as well as at Lehman Brothers. His career is distinguished by a track record of managing large-scale credit portfolios and navigating volatile market environments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carronade Capital Management, LP | Managing Director - Trading | Mar 2021 to Present | — |
| Elliott Management Corporation | Senior Trader | Mar 2014 to Mar 2021 | — |
| Knighthead Capital LLC | Senior Trader | May 2012 to Jan 2014 | — |
| Och-Ziff Capital Management | Managing Director - Head of U.S. Credit Trading | Jan 2006 to Oct 2011 | Head of U.S. Credit Trading |
| Sagamore Hill Capital Management | Head of Credit Trading | May 2005 to Oct 2005 | — |
| Duquesne Capital Management | Trader - Vice President | Mar 2001 to Apr 2005 | Head Credit Trader |
| Lehman Brothers | High Yield Product Manager | Jun 1997 to Mar 2001 | — |
Education
American University
Gonzaga College High School
Skills & Expertise
Others at Carronade Capital Management, LP (7)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Andy Taylor | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
 | Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer | Darien, CT , United States |
 | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
S Suhas Thalapaneni | Analyst | Darien, CT , United States |
 | Senior Analyst | Atlanta, GA , United States |
R Ryan Eckert | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
 | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
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