About
Brian Johnson is a partner and Head of Credit at Scopia Capital Management LP, based in New York, NY. In his current role, he leads the firm's credit investment strategies, overseeing portfolio management and research for credit-related assets. His responsibilities include sourcing, analyzing, and managing investments across credit markets, with a particular emphasis on event-driven and opportunistic credit strategies.
Johnson has an extensive background in investment management, capital markets, and banking. Prior to joining Scopia, he held senior positions in these sectors, allowing him to cultivate deep expertise in credit markets and investment analysis. His sector focus at Scopia centers on credit instruments, including high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, and distressed debt opportunities.
He is recognized for his leadership in developing credit platforms and his contributions to credit investing best practices. While his educational background is not publicly detailed in available sources, Johnson's professional experience and sector specialization mark him as a significant figure in credit asset management at Scopia Capital Management LP.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scopia Capital Management LP | Partner, Head of Credit | Dec 2013 to May 2020 | Founded a fundamentals-based, value-driven credit investment platform within multibillion-dollar equity long-short institutional asset management firm. Managed team with responsibility over a $1.5 bi... |
| Lighthouse Value Asset Management | Managing Member | Jun 2012 to Dec 2013 | Founded $20 million registered investment advisory firm with flexible mandate across several investment disciplines including credit opportunity, special situations, event driven and other alternative... |
| H/2 Capital Partners | Senior Vice President | Jun 2011 to Jun 2012 | Senior Vice President leading the corporate credit investment team responsible for identification and evaluation of high yield and distressed public market fixed income securities in real estate relat... |
| Silver Point Capital | Investment Analyst | Jul 2006 to Jun 2011 | Managed public market investments across several sectors including infrastructure, distressed municipal bonds, commercial real estate, media, telecom, and life insurance. Invested across capital stru... |
| Vestar Capital Partners | Associate | Jul 2002 to Jul 2004 | Investment Associate at Private Equity Firm |
| DLJ Merchant Banking | Analyst | Jul 2000 to Jul 2002 | Analyst in Private Equity |
Education
The Wharton School
MBA, Finance, Entrepreneurial Management
2004 — 2006
Harvard University
Undergraduate, Economics
1996 — 2000
Harvard University
1996 — 2000
Others at Scopia Capital Management LP (12)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Ameena Hussain | Vice President | New York, NY , United States |
A Ashu Tyagi | Partner at Scopia Capital | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
H Hilary Kozarowicz | Partner and Director of Administration | New York, NY , United States |
J Jerome Lande | Deputy CIO and Managing Partner | New York, NY , United States |
M Mark Allan | Partner and Head of Trading | SC , United States |
 | Senior Analyst, Special Situations | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States |