
Partner & Chief Executive Officer
Kathy Sutherland is a Partner and the Chief Executive Officer of GoldenTree Asset Management. In addition, Ms. Sutherland is a member of GoldenTree’s Executive Committee. Ms. Sutherland oversees the firm’s global strategy, product and business development and long-term planning. Prior to joining GoldenTree, Ms. Sutherland was a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan where she was responsible for Fund and Structured Credit Distribution across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia from 2005 to 2008. During that period, J.P. Morgan became recognized as a leading Fund and Structured Credit franchise, advising many of the most important asset managers and investors globally. In her 12 years at J.P. Morgan, Ms. Sutherland held several management positions across Portfolio Management, Structured Credit and High Yield including Senior US CLO Structurer, Co-Head of European Secondary Loan Trading, Head of High Yield Credit Derivatives Marketing and Global Head of Structured Syndicate. Ms. Sutherland graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Chemistry and specialization in Biochemistry. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Board of Trustees of The Stephen Gaynor School.
GoldenTree is led by the firm’s Executive Committee, comprising senior partners with on average 34 years of industry experience who have worked together at GoldenTree for on average 19 years.

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Internal Promotions
Years Executive Committee Has
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Years Average Experience on the Investment Team
Global Offices

Steve Tananbaum
Founder, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer

Steven Shapiro
Founding Partner

Kathy Sutherland
Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Lee Kruter
Partner & Head of Performing Credit

Ted S. Lodge
Partner & Global Head of Restructurings and Turnarounds

Christopher Hayward
Partner, President & Chief Financial Officer

Simon Granger
Partner & Head of Restructurings and Turnarounds, EMEA
Our Investment Team sources, evaluates, and actively manages opportunities across the credit universe, driving differentiated returns for our clients through superior research and expertise.
A global team of approximately 100 professionals, of which 20 are Partners with average experience of over 27 years, combining deep market knowledge with rigorous analysis to create value. Our investment team works collaboratively across all products seeking to deliver top quartile performance and valuable insights to our clients.
Specializations Include:
Industry Specialists
Structured Credit
Restructuring & Turnaround Specialists
Emerging Markets
Capital Markets
Trading
Real Estate
Global Presence
New York, West Palm Beach, London, Dublin, Charlotte, and Singapore
Our Business Development & Strategy team builds lasting partnerships and develops offerings designed to meet our clients’ portfolio objectives. With global reach and deep expertise, the team is focused on delivering value across every client relationship.
A global team of over 40 professionals, averaging 18 years of experience, committed to collaboration and client success.
Specializations Include:
Marketing
Product Specialists
Strategy
Client Services and Infrastructure
Global Presence
New York, London, West Palm Beach, Dublin, Singapore, Dubai, Newport Beach, Dallas, Munich, Sydney, and Tokyo
Our Business Management Team provides the infrastructure, oversight, and operational excellence that supports GoldenTree’s growth and ensures seamless execution across our funds and firm-wide operations.
Our Business Management Team consists of nearly 150 individuals, averaging 16 years of experience, responsible for the infrastructure that supports the firm’s operations and long‑term growth.
Specializations Include:
Operations
Accounting
Tax
Technology
Compliance
Legal
Human Resources
Global Presence
New York, West Palm Beach, London, and Dublin