Portage Point Partners Bolsters Turnaround & Restructuring Services with Addition of Olivier Blechner

Portage Point Partners, a blue chip advisory, consulting, interim management and financial services firm focused on the middle market, welcomes Olivier Blechner as a Managing Director in the Turnaround & Restructuring Services (TRS) practice.

Olivier brings more than two decades of experience in turnarounds, restructurings, distressed debt and operational leadership. His expertise combines a background as both a transformative operator and a major distressed debt investor. Throughout his career, Olivier has played a key role in numerous high-profile restructurings, serving on creditor committees and contributing to strategic decision-making in complex situations. He was also instrumental in scaling a company from a five-person startup to a publicly traded enterprise with $280 million in run-rate revenue and 1,200 employees. In addition, Olivier has held senior leadership roles, including Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO), acting CEO, Chairman and Liquidation Agent in a receivership and Chief Investment Officer specializing in global distressed investments.

“Our TRS practice continues to experience significant growth, and we are pleased to welcome Olivier to the platform,” said Tom Studebaker, Managing Director and Co-Head of TRS at Portage Point. “His highly engaged, hands-on approach – shaped by a unique blend of restructuring and operational experience – will be an invaluable asset to both our practice and the broader firm.”

“I am thrilled to join Portage Point and contribute to the continued growth of such a dynamic firm,” said Olivier. “I look forward to leveraging my extensive experience in capital markets, restructuring and operations while collaborating with colleagues across TRS, Performance Improvement, Office of the CFO, and Interim Management Practices to deliver best-in-class capabilities and solutions to the middle market.”

“Throughout his career, Olivier has operated at the intersection of financial strategy and operational execution, tackling complex challenges and contributing to high-impact strategic decisions,” said Matthew Ray, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Portage Point. “His approach aligns seamlessly with our operationally oriented and financially grounded team, positioning him to deliver meaningful positive client outcomes across the business lifecycle.”

Prior to Portage Point, Olivier was the Managing Member of Turicum Capital, where he led operational and financial restructurings. Previously, Olivier served in leadership roles at One East Capital, Polygon Global Partners, Alden Global Capital, TPG Credit Management and Sandell Asset Management. He began his career in investment banking at DLJ / Credit Suisse and Houlihan Lokey.