About
Glenn Shapiro is Managing Director at Fir Tree Capital Management LP, where he leads external partner co-investment programs and manages specialized investment funds. At Fir Tree, he is known for overseeing multi-manager investment strategies and driving capital allocation initiatives, leveraging more than three decades of experience in capital markets, hedge funds, and alternative asset management.
Throughout his career, Glenn has focused on complex multi-asset strategies, including special situations, direct trading, and fundamental investment strategies across equities, credit, and structured finance. Before joining Fir Tree, he held senior roles at UBS as Head of Multi-manager Solutions and Special Situations, founded his own hedge fund, and was a senior portfolio manager at prominent firms such as Balyasny Asset Management and Parameter Capital Management.
Glenn earned his MBA in Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor’s in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis. Recognized for his analytical expertise and leadership, he has contributed to innovative co-investment platforms and is active in mentoring emerging talent in the finance sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Partners | Managing Director | Sep 2021 to Present | Lead external partner co-investment program and act as portfolio manager for related funds |
| UBS | Managing Director, Multi-manager Solutions and Head of Direct Trading and Special Situations | Sep 2019 to Sep 2021 | Lead all direct and co-investment activities for Multi-manager Solutions within Asset Management. Member of all investment committees as well as Chair of the Special Situations Investment Committee. ... |
| UBS | Managing Director, Multi-manager Solutions and Head of Special Situations and Fundamental Strategies | Dec 2015 to Aug 2019 | Led co-investment strategy for Multi-manager Solutions within Asset Management. Oversaw all equity and credit allocations for the long and long/short strategies. Member of all investment committees ... |
| UBS | Managing Director, Multi-manager Solutions and Head of Special Situations | May 2015 to Nov 2015 | Led co-investment strategy for Multi-manager Solutions within Asset Management. |
| Gage Reinsurance Holdings Limited | Founder and Chief Investment Officer | Jan 2014 to Apr 2015 | Bermuda-based reinsurance company utilizing multi-hedge fund asset strategy with direct/co-investing overlay. |
| Parameter Capital Management | Co-founder and Co-portfolio Manager | May 2010 to Aug 2013 | Hedge fund affiliated and backed by SAC Capital Advisors. |
| Balyasny Asset Management L.P. | Co-portfolio Manager and Firm Partner | Apr 2007 to Mar 2010 | Multi-strategy hedge fund. |
| Sigma Capital Management/SAC Capital Advisors | Analyst | Oct 2001 to Feb 2007 | Multi-strategy hedge fund. |
| Goldman Sachs | Associate | Oct 2000 to Aug 2001 | A private equity group within Goldman Sachs. |
| NextCard | Director | Feb 1999 to Sep 2000 | Consumer finance company. |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette | Associate | Jul 1998 to Feb 1999 | Investment Banking Division. |
| Goldman Sachs | Summer Associate | Jun 1997 to Aug 1997 | Investment Banking Division. |
| Lehman Brothers | Analyst | Aug 1994 to Jun 1996 | Investment Banking Division. |
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Masters of Management (MBA-equivalent), Business Administration and Management, General
1996 — 1998
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics
1990 — 1994
Others at Fir Tree Capital Management LP (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner, Co-Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel | New York, NY , United States |
C Clinton Biondo | Managing Director | Miami, FL , United States |
 | Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer | New York, NY , United States |
M Matthew Aptman | Managing Director - Business Development and Strategy | United States |
S Sachin Gupta | Managing Director, Investment Team | New York, NY , United States |
W Will McGirr | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
J Jack Cox | Vice President | New York, NY , United States |
 | Investment Associate | New York, NY , United States |