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Mitchell Shapiro

Mitchell Shapiro

Investment Associate at Gates Capital Management, Inc.

New York, NY , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Gates Capital Management, IncInvestment AssociateApr 2021 to Present
Event driven long / short hedge fund focused on public equities and high-yield / distressed credit
Rothschild & CoAssociateApr 2019 to Apr 2021
Technology, Media and Telecom Group
Rothschild & CoAnalystSep 2016 to Mar 2019
Technology, Media and Telecom Group
Bank of America Merrill LynchInvestment Banking Summer AnalystJan 2015 to Aug 2015
Global Industrial Group
Morgan StanleyPrivate Wealth Management AnalystFeb 2014 to Aug 2014
GCM GrosvenorGrosvenor Action-Based Learning ProgramMay 2014 to May 2014
National Retrofitting GroupSales and Business Development InternMay 2013 to Aug 2013
Ravinia Green Country ClubHonor CaddyJun 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)

NameRoleLocation
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Dax Vlassis
Managing PartnerNew York, NY , United States
J
Justin Boisseau
Managing PartnerNew York, NY , United States
Michael Glatstein
Michael Glatstein
Investment AssociateNew York, NY , United States
Z
Zachary Gober
Investment AnalystNew York, NY , United States