Whitebox Advisors adds David Jonas in Strategic Relationships Role

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Whitebox Advisors, an asset management company based in Minneapolis with over $2.6 billion in AUM (9/30/2013), announced the hiring of David Jonas as a Managing Director for Strategic Relationships based in the New York/Tri-state area. 

Mr. Jonas will be responsible for building strategic relationships and delivering exceptional customer service for Whitebox's clients around the world.

"David comes to Whitebox with a tangible track record, a wealth of experience with multiple investment products, and relationships that will be key to moving Whitebox's strategic vision forward," said Whitebox Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Redleaf. "We want to be sure our clients' needs are met no matter where they are - or in what products of ours they are invested - and we are very excited to have David on board to help us with those efforts."

Mr. Jonas joins Whitebox with nearly 20 years of marketing and investor relations experience.  In his most recent role, Mr. Jonas served as a Managing Director for Sales with Finisterre Capital, where he introduced the firm to the North American market, as well as built and developed its strategic relationships.  Prior to Finisterre, Jonas aided start-up firm XTF LP, an ETF-based asset allocation company, in building relationships and developing its marketing strategy with providers of variable annuities, separately managed accounts and defined contribution products.  Earlier in his career, Mr. Jonas held management positions with Neuberger Berman Management and Morgan Stanley, among others.    

"Whitebox has a reputation for being smart and sophisticated from an investment perspective and a collegial, collaborative firm from a culture perspective," said Jonas. "I am honored to join Whitebox and look forward to helping deliver its message."

Mr. Jonas holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from Wesleyan University.  He lives in Westport, CT with his wife and two children. 

For media inquiries, please contact Amara Kaiyalethe at [email protected] or 612-355-2028.

SOURCE Whitebox Advisors

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