Bio

Bao joined Centerbridge in 2010 and focuses on investments across a range of sectors. Prior to joining Centerbridge, Bao was a Managing Director and Partner in the credit business of Fortress Investment Group LLC, from 2004 to 2010. While at Fortress, Bao was a Senior Member of the Corporate Securities Group that was engaged principally in public market investments across the corporate capital structure, with a focus on distressed and special situations. Previously, Bao was a member of the Distressed and High-Yield Research and Trading business of Lehman Brothers Inc. Bao serves on the Boards of Directors of Craftworks Parent LLC, Genco Shipping and Trading Ltd, IPC Corp. (and affiliated entities), Penhall Holding Company (and affiliated entities) and Seitel, Inc. (and affiliated entities). Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, B.S., magna cum laude, Benjamin Franklin Scholar; University of Pennsylvania, B.S., magna cum laude, Benjamin Franklin Scholar; Harvard Business School, M.B.A.;