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Robin Russell

Robin Russell

Principal, Distressed and Special Situations at Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P.

New Canaan, CT , United States

About

Robin Russell is a principal at Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P., based in New Canaan, CT. As a principal, Russell plays a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments, with a particular focus on special situations, opportunistic credit, and distressed debt strategies. Cyrus Capital Partners is known for investing across capital structures, including both public and private credit, often in highly complex or restructuring scenarios.

Russell specializes in sectors such as financial services, transportation, and energy, leveraging deep expertise in distressed and event-driven investing. At Cyrus, Russell’s responsibilities likely include leading due diligence, structuring transactions, and working closely with portfolio companies through periods of transition or restructuring, reflecting the firm's focus on complex, value-oriented opportunities in North America and Europe.

Prior to joining Cyrus Capital Partners, Russell gained significant experience in investment banking and special situations investments. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The George Washington University, further supporting his analytical and transactional acumen in the alternative asset management space. Russell’s career is distinguished by his ability to identify value in distressed and complicated situations, contributing to Cyrus Capital’s reputation as a leading special situations investor.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Cyrus Capital PartnersPrincipal, Distressed and Special SituationsJan 2021 to Present
Bennett Capital ManagementSenior Analyst, DistressedJun 2016 to Jan 2021
Onex Credit Partners LLCSenior Analyst, DistressedJun 2012 to Jun 2016
Jefferies & CompanyManaging Director-Head of Spec Sit and Distressed ResearchOct 2006 to May 2012
AmaranthSenior AnalystFeb 2003 to Sep 2006

Education

New York University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

The George Washington University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General

Others at Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P. (12)

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Jameson Mah
Jameson Mah
Senior AnalystNew York, NY , United States
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James Rao
Investment AnalystUnited States
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James Tucker
Managing DirectorSanta Rosa Beach, FL , United States
Johnny Le
Johnny Le
Investment AnalystNew York, NY , United States
Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson
Managing DirectorNew York, NY , United States
S
Stephen Quinn
PartnersNew York, NY , United States
S
Svetoslav Nikov
PartnerNew York, NY , United States
Thomas Tubridy
Thomas Tubridy
AnalystNew York, NY , United States
A
Alan George
Incoming Investment AnalystHouston, TX , United States
J
Jeong Ham
Investment AnalystUnited States
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