Olivier Blechner

Olivier Blechner is a Managing Director at Portage Point Partners with more than 25 years of experience in turnarounds, restructurings, distressed debt and operational leadership. His unique expertise combines a deep background as both transformative operator and major distressed debt investor, enabling him to tackle complex financial and operational challenges with a comprehensive, hands-on approach.

Prior to Portage Point, Olivier was the Managing Member of Turicum Capital, where he led operational and financial restructurings in roles such as Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO), acting CEO, Chairman and liquidation agent in receivership. His work involved not only restructuring capital structures but also driving significant operational improvements, leveraging his deep understanding of the intersection between financial strategy and operational execution.

Prior to Turicum Capital, Olivier was a Senior Portfolio Manager at One East Capital, focusing on distressed debt and private equity investments. He played a pivotal role in growing a portfolio company from a five-person startup to a publicly listed company with $280 million in run-rate revenues and 1,200 employees. Olivier also held leadership roles specializing in complex global distressed investments at Polygon Global Partners, where he served as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Polygon Distressed Opportunities Fund, as well as Alden Global Capital, TPG Credit Management and Sandell Asset Management. Throughout his career, Olivier has played a key role in numerous high-profile restructurings as a member of creditor committees, contributing to strategic decisions and driving value in complex situations.

Olivier began his career in investment banking at DLJ / Credit Suisse and Houlihan Lokey, where he focused on financial restructurings and rescue financings.

Olivier earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a focus on Finance and Strategic Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.