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Jonathan Brudnick

Analyst at Sachem Head Capital Management LP

New York, NY , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Sachem Head Capital ManagementAnalystApr 2017 to Present
Seneca Capital / Dwight PlaceHedge Fund AnalystOct 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 AnalystJul 2011 to Oct 2012
Long / short equity investments in the Telecom, Media & Entertainment industries Summer Intern from June - August 2010
Apax PartnersAssociateJul 2007 to Jul 2009
Public to private buyouts (Media & Internet)
JPMorgan ChaseInvestment Banking AnalystJul 2005 to Jul 2007
Consumer, Healthcare and Retail focus
Houlihan LokeyInvestment Banking AnalystJun 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)

NameRoleLocation
Alex Birdsall
Alex Birdsall
Managing DirectorNew York, NY , United States
Barnes Hauptfuhrer
Barnes Hauptfuhrer
AnalystNew York, NY , United States
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Gavin Zhang
AnalystNew York, NY , United States
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Kirk Ferguson
partnerNew York, NY , United States
Peter Kettel
Peter Kettel
PartnerNew York, NY , United States