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Adam Zirkin
Chairman at
WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC.
Profile
Mr. Adam R.
Zirkin is an Independent Chairman at Wheels Up Experience, Inc., a Partner & Analyst at Knighthead Capital Management LLC and a Partner at Knighthead Capital Management LLC/Private Equity/.
He is on the Board of Directors at Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. and 129 Partners, Inc. Mr. Zirkin was previously employed as a Vice President by Harbinger Capital Partners LLC and a Co-Head of Research by Libertas Partners LLC.
He received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University.
Adam Zirkin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE INC. | Chairman | 20/09/2023 |
| HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2026 |
The Singer Group, Inc.
 The Singer Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides human resources and organizational development services | Director/Board Member | - |
Knighthead Capital Management LLC
 Knighthead Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Knighthead focuses on long-short investments and specializes in event driven, distressed credit and special situation opportunities across a broad array of industries. Their Funds aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns while emphasizing the preservation of capital. | Analyst-Equity | 01/02/2012 |
Knighthead Capital Management LLC/Private Equity/
 Knighthead Capital Management LLC/Private Equity/ Investment ManagersFinance Knighthead Capital Management LLC invests in companies located in the US. The firm focuses on companies such as additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2012 |
Former positions of Adam Zirkin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Libertas Partners LLC
 Libertas Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Harbinger Capital Partners LLC
 Harbinger Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Harbinger specializes in event/distressed investment strategies. The firm seeks to invest in alpha-generating ideas that are uncorrelated to investment cycles. They generally pursue the following strategies: (1) event-driven (2) distressed/bankruptcy (3) value and (4) corporate shorts. Investments may be passive, active and control investments in a wide range of industries and countries. Harbinger combines a flexible, innovative approach to uncovering opportunity with a detailed investment process, which emphasizes rigorous fundamental research, thorough vetting of each prospective investment, and the identification of catalysts for value realization. | Director of Investments | 13/10/2011 |
Education of Adam Zirkin
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Connections
65
1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Libertas Partners LLC
Libertas Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Harbinger Capital Partners LLC
Harbinger Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Harbinger specializes in event/distressed investment strategies. The firm seeks to invest in alpha-generating ideas that are uncorrelated to investment cycles. They generally pursue the following strategies: (1) event-driven (2) distressed/bankruptcy (3) value and (4) corporate shorts. Investments may be passive, active and control investments in a wide range of industries and countries. Harbinger combines a flexible, innovative approach to uncovering opportunity with a detailed investment process, which emphasizes rigorous fundamental research, thorough vetting of each prospective investment, and the identification of catalysts for value realization. | Finance |
Brandeis University
 Brandeis University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Knighthead Capital Management LLC
Knighthead Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Knighthead focuses on long-short investments and specializes in event driven, distressed credit and special situation opportunities across a broad array of industries. Their Funds aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns while emphasizing the preservation of capital. | Finance |
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
 Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides car rental services | Finance |
Knighthead Capital Management LLC/Private Equity/
Knighthead Capital Management LLC/Private Equity/ Investment ManagersFinance Knighthead Capital Management LLC invests in companies located in the US. The firm focuses on companies such as additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence. | Finance |
The Singer Group, Inc.
The Singer Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides human resources and organizational development services | Commercial Services |
Wheels Up Experience, Inc.
 Wheels Up Experience, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides private aviation services | Transportation |
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