About
Justin Boisseau is a Managing Partner at Gates Capital Management, Inc., based in New York, NY, where he plays a key leadership role in firm strategy, investment research, and operational oversight. As a member of the firm’s Investment Committee since joining in 2003, he has been instrumental in shaping Gates Capital’s focus on event-driven and value equities, targeting opportunities across public markets.
He specializes in equity research with a particular emphasis on event-driven situations, including mergers, restructurings, and special situations, seeking value across industries. Boisseau is also actively involved in the operational development of the firm and helps guide its long/short equity investment strategy, serving a client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, and foundations.
Before Gates Capital, he was Vice President in the Financial Entrepreneurs Group within the investment banking division of Salomon Smith Barney. Boisseau holds a BS in Finance and American Ethnic Studies from Kansas State University and a JD from Harvard Law School. Notably, he co-founded the Gates Capital Management Center for Financial Analysis at Kansas State University and currently serves on the university’s Finance Advisory Board, reflecting a strong commitment to educational and industry advancement.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Capital Management, Inc | Managing Partner | Jul 2003 to Present | — | 
| Salomon Smith Barney | Vice President | Jan 1999 to Jan 2003 | — | 
Education
Harvard Law School
Doctor of Law (JD)
1996 — 1999
Kansas State University
BS, Finance, American Ethnic Studies
1992 — 1996
Others at Gates Capital Management, Inc. (4)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| DDax Vlassis | Managing Partner | New York, NY , United States | 
| Investment Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Investment Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| ZZachary Gober | Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States |