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Adam Pieczonka

Analyst at Knighthead Capital Management, LLC

New York, NY , United States

About

Adam Pieczonka is an experienced investment professional currently recognized for his prior role as Senior Analyst at Knighthead Capital Management, LLC, based in New York, NY. At Knighthead, Adam was responsible for sourcing and managing investments across both debt and equity asset classes, focusing on distressed, event-driven and special situations within corporate credit markets. His work included deep analysis of company financials and structuring complex investment deals in sectors such as consumer, industrials, and financial services.

Before Knighthead, Adam held positions as a private equity Associate at Ares Management and began his career as an analyst at Moelis & Company, where he built expertise in leveraged buyouts, restructuring, and strategic investment opportunities. Adam's track record spans principal investing, investment banking, and private equity, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the capital structure across multiple industries and transaction types.

Adam holds a BA from the Ivey Business School at The University of Western Ontario and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating advanced expertise in finance and investment analysis. He is also the co-founder and Executive Chair of 1907 Foundation and 1907 Capital, organizations dedicated to research and innovation in mental health, marking his contribution to impact-driven investment and philanthropy.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Knighthead Capital Management, LLCAnalystJul 2015 to Present
Knighthead Capital Management, LLC is a New York-based SEC registered investment adviser founded in 2008. The firm focuses on long-short investments and specializes in event driven, distressed credit ...
Ares ManagementAssociateAug 2011 to Jul 2013
Private Equity (Buyouts and Distressed)
Moelis & CompanyAnalystJul 2009 to Jun 2011
Investment Banking (M&A and Restructuring)

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Business Administration

2013 2015

King's University College

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

2005 2009

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Business Administration

Others at Knighthead Capital Management, LLC (3)

NameRoleLocation
D Thomas Healey
D Thomas Healey
Partner, Head of Capital FormationNew York, NY , United States
Patrick Grow
Patrick Grow
Distressed Credit and Special Situations AnalystNew York, NY , United States
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Ara Cohen
Managing PartnerNew York, NY , United States