Lorcan Kilmartin

Lorcan Kilmartin is the Managing Director at Arena Capital Advisors, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, where he oversees investment strategies with a primary focus on high yield fixed income, including short duration high yield, corporate bonds, and leveraged loan markets. He plays a key leadership role in managing client portfolios, risk, and product development for institutional and high-net-worth clientele, with an emphasis on capital preservation and the delivery of attractive risk-adjusted returns.

Previously, Mr. Kilmartin was Principal at Tennenbaum Capital Partners and an Associate at Oaktree Capital Management, where he gained extensive expertise in credit investing and structured finance across various market cycles. He began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Credit Suisse, building a robust foundation in deal analysis, due diligence, and asset management.

Mr. Kilmartin holds degrees in Business and Engineering from Western University’s Ivey Business School. His experience spans the fixed income sector, with specialized knowledge in alternative credit and leveraged lending. He is recognized for his client-focused approach and has contributed to establishing Arena as a boutique leader in short duration high yield investing.