Kevin Ulrich

Kevin Ulrich’s Biography

Kevin Ulrich is a prominent leader in global finance, private equity, and entertainment, known for his transformative leadership across industries. He currently serves as Chairman of J.Crew Group, Inc., where he has played a key role in revitalizing the iconic brand and driving sustainable growth.

In 2020, Ulrich was instrumental in steering J.Crew through one of the most complex retail restructurings of the COVID era. As Co-Founder and Chairman of Anchorage Capital Group, he led the firm’s investment in J.Crew, helping it emerge from bankruptcy and return to growth within months. Under his leadership, J.Crew has launched bold initiatives, including national partnerships with U.S. Ski & Snowboard and USA Swimming, to expand its reach and connect with a new generation.

Ulrich is widely recognized for orchestrating the $8.5 billion sale of MGM Studios to Amazon, one of the decade’s most notable entertainment deals. As Chairman of MGM Holdings, Inc., he led the studio’s strategic turnaround and value creation, culminating in its 2022 acquisition by Amazon.

As Co-Founder of Anchorage... Kevin Ulrich is a prominent leader in global finance, private equity, and entertainment, known for his transformative leadership across industries. He currently serves as Chairman of J.Crew Group, Inc., where he has played a key role in revitalizing the iconic brand and driving sustainable growth.

In 2020, Ulrich was instrumental in steering J.Crew through one of the most complex retail restructurings of the COVID era. As Co-Founder and Chairman of Anchorage Capital Group, he led the firm’s investment in J.Crew, helping it emerge from bankruptcy and return to growth within months. Under his leadership, J.Crew has launched bold initiatives, including national partnerships with U.S. Ski & Snowboard and USA Swimming, to expand its reach and connect with a new generation.

Ulrich is widely recognized for orchestrating the $8.5 billion sale of MGM Studios to Amazon, one of the decade’s most notable entertainment deals. As Chairman of MGM Holdings, Inc., he led the studio’s strategic turnaround and value creation, culminating in its 2022 acquisition by Amazon.

As Co-Founder of Anchorage Capital Group, Ulrich built one of the world’s top alternative investment firms, managing over $30 billion in assets with a focus on complex credit and distressed opportunities. Prior to founding Anchorage, he was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, where he headed Distressed Bank Loans and was Global Head of Bank Loan Trading.

Ulrich has also made an impact in film and the arts. He serves on the Board of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and has executive produced acclaimed films including Cyrano, House of Gucci, The Boys in the Boat, Challengers, and Dumb Money. He is also a producer of the upcoming Magenta Light Studios release, Bride Hard.

He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Kevin Ulrich’s Background

Anchorage Capital Group

Co-Founder & Chairman

2003 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Anchorage Capital Group, founded in 2003 by Kevin Ulrich and Tony Davis, is a New York-based investment management firm specializing in distressed securities. Ulrich served as CEO until 2021, when he became Chairman.

Goldman Sachs

Managing Director, Head of Distressed Bank Loans & Global Head of Bank Loan Trading

New York, NY, USA

Goldman Sachs is a prominent financial institution offering advisory, investment banking, asset management, and wealth management services to a global clientele. As the Global Head of Bank Loan Trading and Head of Distressed Bank Loans, Kevin oversaw the trading operation and investment portfolio of Goldman Sachs’ Bank Loan business.

Other Business Interests

Executive Producer

Kevin Ulrich has served as Executive Producer on several successful films including MGM’s Cyrano (2021), House of Gucci (2021), The Boys in the Boat (2023), and Challengers (2024), as well as Sony Pictures’ Dumb Money (2023).

Current Board Positions

J.Crew Group Inc

Chairman & Director

J.Crew is a U.S. clothing brand known for modern interpretations of classic styles. Founded in 1983, it offers apparel and accessories for women, men, and children through its J.Crew and Madewell brands. After emerging from bankruptcy in 2020, J.Crew restructured its board, naming Kevin Ulrich, CEO of Anchorage Capital Group, as a key member.

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Director

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the world's most prestigious film festivals, held annually in Toronto, Canada, showcasing a diverse selection of international and Canadian films.

Previous Board Positions

MGM Holdings, Inc.

Director & Chairman

2010 - 2022

MGM Holdings was established in 2005 as the parent company of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), a renowned film and television studio. Kevin Ulrich led a $500 million investment to rescue the studio from bankruptcy in 2010. He joined MGM's board that year and was appointed Chairman in 2017, overseeing the company's operations and strategic direction until its acquisition by Amazon in 2022.