David Thompson
About David Thompson
David Thompson is the Senior Vice President of Special Investments at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, with over two decades of experience in finance.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
David Thompson currently holds the position of Senior Vice President -- Special Investments at Brookfield Asset Management in New York. Since joining the company in March 2016, he has focused on business development and execution in various areas including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), special situations, private capital/credit, and structured and non-control equity transactions.
Previous Experience at Garrison Investment Group
David Thompson worked at Garrison Investment Group as the Managing Director from 2008 to 2016. During his eight-year tenure, he was based in the Greater New York City Area. His role involved significant responsibilities in private deal sourcing and execution, as well as managing a diverse portfolio in the finance sector.
Role at GSC Group
From 2002 to 2008, David Thompson served as Vice President - Corporate Credit at GSC Group. For six years, he gained substantial experience in corporate credit, honing his skills in business strategy, financial analysis, and investing across both debt and equity transactions.
Analyst Experience at Goldman Sachs
David Thompson began his professional career at Goldman Sachs, where he worked as an Analyst in the Credit and Bank Debt Leveraged Finance division from 2000 to 2002. This two-year period allowed him to establish a fundamental understanding and expertise in financial markets and credit analysis.
Education and Early Career
David Thompson studied at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. His time at the university, from 1996 to 2000, laid the foundational knowledge in economics and finance that he has built on throughout his over two decades of experience in the finance industry.