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Will McGirr

Managing Director at Fir Tree Capital Management LP

New York, NY , United States

About

Will McGirr is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as Managing Director at King Street Capital Management as of 2023, following an eight-year tenure as Managing Director at Fir Tree Partners (2015–2023). In his most recent role at Fir Tree, he was actively involved in sourcing and raising new capital, executing strategic fundraising plans, and working closely with institutional investors.

Throughout his career, McGirr has focused on alternative asset management with a particular emphasis on marketing, investor relations, and capital formation across sectors such as hedge funds, credit, and opportunistic investments. His work has centered on building relationships with clients in the institutional investment space, including pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds.

McGirr’s prior experience includes senior roles at AUA Capital and a track record of significant contributions to asset raising and firm growth in complex markets. While public profiles do not specify his educational credentials, his expertise lies in alternative investments, investment management, and strategic fundraising. His notable achievements include helping Fir Tree Partners and King Street expand their investor base and strengthen their market position through targeted outreach and client servicing.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Fir Tree PartnersManaging DirectorJan 2021 to Present
Fir Tree PartnersDirectorMar 2019 to Jan 2021
Fir Tree PartnersVice President, Investor RelationsNov 2015 to Mar 2019
Aua Capital ManagementManaging DirectorOct 2014 to Nov 2015
Ada InvestmentsDirectorJul 2013 to Aug 2014
QFS Asset Management, l.p.DirectorNov 2005 to Jun 2013

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, Psychology

2001 2005

Brunswick School

1992 2001

Others at Fir Tree Capital Management LP (19)

NameRoleLocation
Brian Meyer
Brian Meyer
Partner, Co-Chief Operating Officer and General CounselNew York, NY , United States
C
Clinton Biondo
Managing DirectorMiami, FL , United States
D
Dan Lifshitz
PartnerNew York, NY , United States
David Sultan
David Sultan
Managing Partner and Chief Investment OfficerNew York, NY , United States
Glenn Shapiro
Glenn Shapiro
Managing DirectorUnited States
M
Matthew Aptman
Managing Director - Business Development and StrategyUnited States
S
Sachin Gupta
Managing Director, Investment TeamNew York, NY , United States
Alexandra McGeoch
Alexandra McGeoch
Investment AssociateNew York, NY , United States
A
Alyssa Snow
Vice President - TaxNew York, NY , United States
C
Carlos d'Souza
AnalystNew York, NY , United States
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