About
Jonathan Brudnick is a partner at Sachem Head Capital Management, based in New York, NY, where he has served since 2017. In his current role, he focuses on identifying and executing activist investment opportunities, leveraging deep experience in capital markets, transaction structuring, and shareholder engagement. His responsibilities include public equity analysis and board-level strategic influence, as reflected in his recent appointment to the Board of Directors for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.
Brudnick concentrates on value-oriented activist investments, particularly in publicly traded consumer, healthcare, technology-media-telecommunications (TMT), and business services sectors. His expertise has been instrumental in driving operational improvements and unlocking shareholder value across diverse industries, often engaging directly with management teams and boards to implement change.
Before joining Sachem Head, Brudnick held investment and analyst roles at Carlson Capital, Seneca Capital, Apax Partners, JPMorgan Chase, and Houlihan Lokey, building a strong foundation in both private equity and public markets. He graduated from Emory University with a BBA in finance and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, underpinning his advanced analytical and strategic skills in alternative investments and public company governance.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachem Head Capital Management | Analyst | Apr 2017 to Present | — | 
| Seneca Capital / Dwight Place | Hedge Fund Analyst | Oct 2012 to Dec 2016 | Generalist across industries and capital structure Spend a significant portion of time investing in TMT | 
| Carlson Capital, L.P. | Hedge Fund Analyst | Jul 2011 to Oct 2012 | Long / short equity investments in the Telecom, Media & Entertainment industries Summer Intern from June - August 2010 | 
| Apax Partners | Associate | Jul 2007 to Jul 2009 | Public to private buyouts (Media & Internet) | 
| JPMorgan Chase | Investment Banking Analyst | Jul 2005 to Jul 2007 | Consumer, Healthcare and Retail focus | 
| Houlihan Lokey | Investment Banking Analyst | Jun 2004 to Jul 2005 | — | 
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
MBA
2009 — 2011
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
BBA, Finance & Accounting
2000 — 2004
Others at Sachem Head Capital Management LP (5)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| GGavin Zhang | Analyst | New York, NY , United States | 
| KKirk Ferguson | partner | New York, NY , United States | 
| Partner | New York, NY , United States |