Kevin Ulrich
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Co-Founder & Chairman
New York, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
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 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.
The Record
Background
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2003 — Present
Co-Founder & Chairman
Anchorage Capital Group
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.
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Present
Managing Director, Head of Distressed Bank Loans & Global Head of Bank Loan Trading
Goldman Sachs
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.
In The News
Newsfeed
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18 August 2026 · Puck
Too Live J.Crew
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13 August 2026 · Financial Times
Style war: inside Wall Street’s battle to revive J Crew
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30 January 2026 · Page Six
Ex-MGM chairman-turned J. Crew chief Kevin Ulrich is latest finance guy trying to be a director
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24 March 2025 · The Licensing Letter
J.Crew and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Announce Landmark Three-Year Partnership
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20 March 2025 · U.S. Ski & Snowboard
J.Crew Announces First-of-Its-Kind, Multiyear Partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard
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20 March 2025 · WWD
EXCLUSIVE: J.Crew Signs Three-year Partnership With U.S. Ski & Snowboard
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20 February 2025 · Deadline
Amazon MGM Studios Shelled Out An Extra $1 Billion-Plus To Take Control Of James Bond
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9 September 2024 · Cultured
As J.Crew Solidifies Its Renaissance, the Brand Takes Hold of a New York Fashion Week Tradition
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6 September 2024 · Vogue
J.Crew Recreated Swan-Favorite La Côte Basque at the New York Public Library
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16 July 2022 · TIFF
Toronto International Film Festival Leadership: Kevin Ulrich
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15 December 2021 · Wall Street Journal
Anchorage Capital Is Closing $7.4 Billion Flagship Hedge Fund
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27 May 2021 · Bloomberg
Kevin Ulrich Scored a $2 Billion MGM Win
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26 May 2021 · Bloomberg
Kevin Ulrich's Anchorage Capital Set for $2 Billion Profit on MGM Sale
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30 January 2021 · Forbes
MGM’s Back On The Block And Floating A $10 Billion Price Tag. Don’t Count On It.
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11 October 2020 · Wall Street Journal
It’s ‘No Time to Die’ for Hedge-Fund Manager Ulrich’s Big James Bond Bet
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26 August 2020 · Retail Dive
J. Crew exits bankruptcy
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Formative Years
Education
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Harvard Law School
Doctor of Law, Juris Doctor (JD), Honors
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University of Western Ontario
BA