About
Stefano Malfitano is Principal at Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P., based in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he manages investments spanning a variety of industries and geographies, specializing in distressed assets, restructuring, and strategic turnarounds within both public and private markets. His responsibilities involve originating, analyzing, and overseeing investments, particularly focusing on consumer services, process industries, and finance—with recent work involving companies such as Cineworld Group and ABS Global Ltd..
Malfitano holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University in Economics and Mathematics, underscoring his analytical expertise and quantitative approach to asset selection and portfolio management. His career prior to joining Cyrus Capital Partners included positions as a risk management analyst at Goldman Sachs and research roles involving macroeconomic development and strategic industry research, with an emphasis on cross-border transactions and restructuring situations.
A recognized leader in alternative investments, Malfitano has served on the boards of multiple international corporations and contributed to high-profile restructuring cases—including Cineworld’s emergence from Chapter 11—demonstrating his impactful presence in the turnaround and special situations investment sector. He leverages multi-lingual capabilities and global insights to identify and execute value-creation strategies across diverse asset classes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Capital Partners | Principal | Jul 2021 to Present | — | 
| Cyrus Capital Partners | Senior Analyst | Sep 2019 to Jul 2021 | — | 
| Cyrus Capital Partners | Analyst | Jul 2014 to Apr 2017 | — | 
| Cineworld Group Plc | Director | Aug 2023 to Present | — | 
| ABS Global Ltd | Director | Aug 2022 to Present | — | 
| Aurelius Capital Management | Analyst | May 2017 to Aug 2019 | — | 
| Cyrus Capital Partners | Jul 2014 to Apr 2017 | — | |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst | May 2013 to Aug 2013 | — | 
Education
Yale University
Others at Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P. (12)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| JJames Rao | Investment Analyst | United States | 
| JJames Tucker | Managing Director | Santa Rosa Beach, FL , United States | 
| Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Managing Director | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal, Distressed and Special Situations | New Canaan, CT , United States | |
| SStephen Quinn | Partners | New York, NY , United States | 
| SSvetoslav Nikov | Partner | New York, NY , United States | 
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| AAlan George | Incoming Investment Analyst | Houston, TX , United States |