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Jonathan S. Lavine

Chair at Bain Capital

Boston, Massachusetts

Overview 

Jonathan S. Lavine is the Chair of Bain Capital in Boston, Massachusetts. With a background that includes roles as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, he has played a key role in the growth and success of the firm. Lavine's career highlights include founding the CRIMSON LION FOUNDATION and holding leadership positions at prestigious companies like McKinsey & Company and Drexel Burnham Lambert.

Work Experience 

  • Chair

    2024 - Current

  • Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer

    1997 - 2024

    Bain Capital Credit, formerly Sankaty Advisors, LLC, is the credit affiliate of Bain Capital, LLC. The firm is a leading private manager of fixed income and credit instruments. With hundreds of employees, offices in Boston, London, Chicago, New York, Hong Kong, and Luxembourg, and approximately $35 billion assets under management, Bain Capital Credit invests in a wide variety of securities and investments, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, distressed/stressed debt, mezzanine debt, structured products and equities. Jonathan Lavine is Managing Partner and the Chief Investment Officer of Bain Capital Credit and its related funds. He is chair of the firm’s Credit Committee and Risk & Oversight Committee with overall responsibility for strategy, portfolio management, and risk. Jonathan Lavine is Managing Partner and the Chief Investment Officer of Sankaty Advisors and its related funds. He is chair of the firm’s Credit Committee and Risk & Oversight Committee with overall responsibility for strategy, portfolio management, and risk.

  • Co-Managing Partner

    1993 - 2024

    Bain Capital is one of the world's leading private, alternative asset management firms, with approximately $85 billion in assets under management.

Bain Capital is an alternative investment firm specializing in private equity, venture capital, and credit products.

  • Consultant

    1991 - 1993

McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity

  • Analyst

    1988 - 1990

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