David Mack
Phone: (212) 856-9700 x06
Email: dmack@drivetrainllc.com
BIO
Restructuring lawyer, investor, and director with over 28 years of experience. Extensive experience in restructuring and complex litigation, domestically and globally. Experience in leading transactions as a director, investor and advisor.
REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS
2023- Present: Intelsat S.A. – satellite operator – independent director
2023- Present: DeCurtis Holdings LLC – SAAS – independent director
2017-2020: OSX III Leasing BV – Brazilian FPSO vessel – independent director.
2019-2023: Charlotte Russe, Inc. US Fashion Retailer with 500+ stores – independent director.
2019: OPES Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: OPESU) – CEO and director.
2019-2020: Frank Entertainment Group – US Theater chain – independent manager.
2019 -2020: Fortuna Fix Limited – biotech/life sciences – independent director and chair.
2020-2023: Stoneway Capital Corporation and affiliates – Argentine power producer – sole director.
2020-2021: Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA) – satellite communications – director and member of Special Restructuring Committee and Litigation Committee.
2020-2021: Performance Designed Products LLC – gaming equipment manufacturer – independent director.
2020-2021: EHT US 1, Inc (Eagle Hospitality Trust) – Singapore listed hotel REIT – independent director.
2021-2022: Fair Financial Corp – Independent director
2021: BL Santa Fe Holding LLC – Independent manager
2017 – Present: Churchill School and Center – school – Board of Trustees
Adeptus Litigation Trust – manage the trust for Drivetrain LLC as Trustee
Relativity Litigation Trust – manage the trust for Drivetrain LLC as Trustee
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Avoidance Action Trust – manage the trust for Drivetrain LLC as Trustee
EDUCATION
University of Sydney –– LLB (with Honors)
University of Sydney –– BA Government and Economic History
experience
2009 – 2016: Perry Capital LLC, New York, NY
Managing Director2000 – 2009: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, New York, NY
Counsel, Bankruptcy/Credit Practice1999 – 2000: Linklaters, London, England
Solicitor, Banking Group1995 – 1999: Mallesons Stephen Jaques, Sydney, Australia
Solicitor, Banking & Finance
RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
International Law Weekend, Fordham November 2015 – The Holdout Creditor Problem in Sovereign Debt Workouts with Lee Buchheit and Ann Krueger
Practicing Law Institute: Recent Developments in Distressed Debt, Restructurings, and Workouts January 2023 - Corporate Governance, Officer and Director Risks and Claims in Distressed Situations