Robin Russell
Principal, Distressed and Special Situations at Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P.
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
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Capital Partners | Principal, Distressed and Special Situations | Jan 2021 to Present | — |
| Bennett Capital Management | Senior Analyst, Distressed | Jun 2016 to Jan 2021 | — |
| Onex Credit Partners LLC | Senior Analyst, Distressed | Jun 2012 to Jun 2016 | — |
| Jefferies & Company | Managing Director-Head of Spec Sit and Distressed Research | Oct 2006 to May 2012 | — |
| Amaranth | Senior Analyst | Feb 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)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
J James Rao | Investment Analyst | United States |
J James Tucker | Managing Director | Santa Rosa Beach, FL , United States |
| Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Managing Director | New York, NY , United States | |
S Stephen Quinn | Partners | New York, NY , United States |
S Svetoslav Nikov | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
A Alan George | Incoming Investment Analyst | Houston, TX , United States |
J Jeong Ham | Investment Analyst | United States |