D Thomas Healey
Partner, Head of Capital Formation at Knighthead Capital Management, LLC
About
D. Thomas Healey is a Partner and Head of Capital Formation at Knighthead Capital Management, LLC, based in New York, NY. In this role, he focuses on leading capital-raising initiatives and developing relationships with institutional investors to support the firm’s investment strategies.
At Knighthead Capital Management, Healey's responsibilities include structuring and communicating the firm's specialized event-driven and credit-focused investment offerings to a broad base of clients. The firm is known for its expertise in distressed credit, special situations, and long-short strategies; these asset classes serve as Healey’s primary sectors of focus in aligning capital with Knighthead’s investment goals.
Prior to his current position, Healey held leadership or business development roles at other prominent financial institutions. He brings over 25 years of experience in capital markets, with a track record of successfully building and managing investor relationships. Healey holds an advanced degree in business, further underpinning his expertise in finance and investment management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Knighthead Capital Management, LLC | Partner, Head of Capital Formation | Sep 2022 to Present | Knighthead Capital Management, LLC is a New York-based registered investment adviser founded in 2008. The firm focuses on long-short investments and specializes in event driven, distressed credit and ... | 
| Muinin Partners, LLC | Founder and Managing Partner | Jun 2020 to Sep 2022 | — | 
| Riverstone Holdings LLC | Partner | Jun 2017 to Jun 2020 | — | 
| Roundtable Investment Partners | Partner and Managing Director | Jul 2012 to May 2017 | — | 
| Merrill Lynch | Senior VP | May 2005 to Jul 2012 | PBIG | 
| Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management | VP | Sep 1997 to May 2005 | — | 
| Gates Capital Corporation | VP and Owner | Mar 1992 to Aug 1997 | — | 
| Langdon P. Cook & Co. | Associate | Sep 1990 to Mar 1992 | — | 
Education
NYU Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
1994 — 1997
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
1986 — 1990
Burke Mountain Academy
1982 — 1986
Others at Knighthead Capital Management, LLC (3)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| AAdam Pieczonka | Analyst | New York, NY , United States | 
| Distressed Credit and Special Situations Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| AAra Cohen | Managing Partner | New York, NY , United States |