Ivona Smith

Phone: (212) 856-9700 x08

BIO

Experienced fiduciary and investment professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Current roles include board seat representation and litigation, liquidation, and general unsecured creditors trusts. Formerly, a co-founder and manager of a hedge fund with an 11-year track record specializing in investing in distressed debt and equities. Prior experience also includes distressed advisory, valuation, and audit experience.

REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS

  • 2022 - PRESENT: Phoenixus AG — Board Member

  • 2021 - PRESENT: Soul Cycle — Board Member

  • 2020 - PRESENT: Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) — Board Member

  • 2022: CN Borrower LLC, a subsidiary of Compute North Holdings, Inc. — Board Member

  • 2018 - 2022: The Weinstein Company — Independent Board Member

  • Sherwin Alumina Company LLC — Chapter 11 Plan Administrator

  • Ignite Restaurant Group — General Unsecured Creditors Trust

  • Doral Financial Corporation — Liquidating Trustee

  • SunEdison, Inc. — Litigation Trustee

Experience

  • 2014–2016 Fair Oaks Capital LP, New York, NY
    Managing Director

  • 2001–2012 Restoration Capital Management LLC, Greenwich, CT
    Co-Founder/Portfolio Manager

  • 1999–2000 Tribeca Investments, LLC (Citigroup/Traveler’s Subsidiary), New York, NY
    Co-Portfolio Manager

  • 1998–1999 Whippoorwill Associates Inc., White Plains, NY
    Research Analyst

  • 1996–1998 Ernst & Young LLP, New York, NY
    Senior Consultant, FAS (Financial Advisory Services)

  • 1991–1995 Kidder, Peabody & Co. Inc., New York, NY
    Financial Analyst, Kidder Peabody Asset Management

Education

  • NYU Stern School of Business –– M.B.A. Finance/International Business

  • Fordham University –– B.S. Finance