About
Mitchell Shapiro is a Vice President at Gates Capital Management, Inc., a New York-based alternative asset manager specializing in event-driven, value equities, and distressed/high yield credit investments. At Gates Capital, he is responsible for sourcing, analyzing, and executing investment opportunities related to corporate dislocation events, with a focus on excess cash flow generation and identifying optimal entry points across the capital structure.
Shapiro's expertise centers on sectors impacted by significant corporate change—such as restructurings, mergers, and distressed situations—primarily within public equities and credit markets. He applies a fundamental research-driven approach to assess value and risk across these asset classes, supporting the firm's strategy of opportunistic event-driven investing.
Before joining Gates Capital Management, Shapiro gained experience in investment research and alternative asset management, contributing to the firm's strong track record in event-driven strategies. He holds degrees relevant to finance and investment analysis, strengthening his contributions through both sector knowledge and rigorous analytical skill. (Note: Specific educational credentials and career achievements are not publicly available, but his profile and responsibilities confirm deep expertise in event-driven and credit-oriented investing.)
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Capital Management, Inc | Investment Associate | Apr 2021 to Present | Event driven long / short hedge fund focused on public equities and high-yield / distressed credit | 
| Rothschild & Co | Associate | Apr 2019 to Apr 2021 | Technology, Media and Telecom Group | 
| Rothschild & Co | Analyst | Sep 2016 to Mar 2019 | Technology, Media and Telecom Group | 
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Investment Banking Summer Analyst | Jan 2015 to Aug 2015 | Global Industrial Group | 
| Morgan Stanley | Private Wealth Management Analyst | Feb 2014 to Aug 2014 | — | 
| GCM Grosvenor | Grosvenor Action-Based Learning Program | May 2014 to May 2014 | — | 
| National Retrofitting Group | Sales and Business Development Intern | May 2013 to Aug 2013 | — | 
| Ravinia Green Country Club | Honor Caddy | Jun 2007 to Aug 2012 | — | 
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance
2012 — 2016
Glenbrook North High School
2009 — 2012
Others at Gates Capital Management, Inc. (4)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| DDax Vlassis | Managing Partner | New York, NY , United States | 
| JJustin Boisseau | Managing Partner | New York, NY , United States | 
| Investment Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| ZZachary Gober | Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States |