Monday, July 18, 2011

Kathleen K. Murphy - Harbinger Capital Partners - Kathleen K. Murphy - Harbinger Capital Kathleen Murphy - Harbinger Capital Hedge Fund

Kathleen K. Murphy - Senior Vice President & Product Specialist, Harbinger Capital Partners

Kathleen K. Murphy - Harbinger Capital Partners - Kathleen K. Murphy

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Harbinger Capital Investments LLC - Philip Falcone - Harbinger Capital Partner Funds - Lightsquared - Philip Falcone

Philip Falcone - Harbinger Capital Senior Managing Director, Harbinger Capital Investments LLC

Philip Falcone is the Senior Managing Director of the Harbinger Capital Partner Funds.

Philip FalconeHarbinger Capital Partner Funds, Lightsquared, Harbinger Capital has more than 20 years experience in leveraged finance and leveraged companies.

Prior to joining the Harbinger Capital Partners investment team, Philip Falcone, Harbinger Capital Partner Funds, Lightsquared, Harbinger Capital served as head of High Yield trading for Barclay's Capital.

From 1998 to 2000, Philip Falcone, Harbinger Capital Partner Funds, Lightsquared, Harbinger Capital  managed all aspects of Barclay's trading operations, including trading distressed and special situations, managing risk exposure of the desk, and overseeing the desk trading and analytical team.

Philip FalconeHarbinger Capital Partner Funds, Lightsquared, Harbinger Capital held a similar position with Gleacher Natwest, Inc. from 1997 to 1998.

Prior to joining Gleacher, Philip FalconeHarbinger Capital Partner Funds, Lightsquared, Harbinger Capital  was a Senior High Yield trader at First Union Capital Markets in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Before joining First Union in 1995, Philip Falcone, Harbinger Capital Partner Funds, Lightsquared, Harbinger Capital structured the leveraged buyout of AAB Manufacturing Corporation, a Newark, NJ based consumer products manufacturing company.

Philip FalconeHarbinger Capital Partner Funds, LightsquaredHarbinger Capital completed this transaction in 1990 and remained President and Chief Operating Officer of the company until 1995.

Philip Falcone, Harbinger Capital Partner Funds, LightsquaredHarbinger Capital began his career in 1985, trading high yield and distressed securities at Kidder, Peabody  Co.

Philip FalconeHarbinger Capital Partner FundsLightsquaredHarbinger Capital earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Harvard University in 1984.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Harbinger Group Inc., Omar Asali, Philip Falcone, Harbinger Capital Partners - Omar Asali announced as Harbinger Group Inc. President. Harbinger Capital Partners


Harbinger Group Inc. (“HGI” or the “Company”; NYSE: HRG) announced that Omar Asali has been appointed acting President of Harbinger Group Inc. (, and is expected to be appointed President subject to approval by the Board of Directors of Harbinger Group Inc. (.

Omar Asali, Harbinger Group Inc. has served as a Director of the Harbinger Group Inc. since May 2011. Omar Asali, Harbinger Group Inc. is also a Managing Director and Head of Global Strategy for Harbinger Capital Partners and Omar AsaliHarbinger Group Inc. is responsible for its global portfolio and business strategy of Harbinger Group Inc. 

Philip Falcone, who was President of Harbinger Group Inc., will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Harbinger Group Inc.

Philip FalconeHarbinger Group Inc. said “Omar’s appointment significantly strengthens the management team for building HGI, and I look forward to working with him to take the Company forward,” - Philip Falcone, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Harbinger Group Inc. - Harbinger Capital Partners

Philip FalconeHarbinger Group Inc. Said,  "I have known Omar Asali for almost 10 years and have complete confidence in Omar Asali's management skills and Omar Asali 's ability to lead and build organizations. I believe his business and financial acumen will contribute significantly to our future growth and value-creation potential.”

Prior to joining Harbinger Capital Partners in 2009, Omar AsaliHarbinger Group Inc. Harbinger Capital Partners was co-head of Goldman Sachs Hedge Fund Strategies (“HFS”), where Omar AsaliHarbinger Group Inc. -  Harbinger Capital Partners helped to manage capital allocated to external managers.

Omar AsaliHarbinger Group Inc. also served as co-chair of the Investment Committee at HFS. Before joining HFS in 2003,Omar AsaliHarbinger Group Inc. - Harbinger Capital Partners worked in Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division, where Omar Asali, Harbinger Group Inc. - Harbinger Capital Partners provided merger and acquisition and strategic advisory services. Omar Asali, Harbinger Group Inc. -  Harbinger Capital Partners began his career in public accounting as a C.P.A.

Omar Asali, Harbinger Group Inc. - Harbinger Capital Partners received an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.S. in Accounting from Virginia Tech.


Harbinger Group Inc. is a diversified holding company. Harbinger Group Inc.’s principal operations are conducted through subsidiaries that offer life insurance and annuity products, and branded consumer products such as batteries, pet supplies, home and garden control products, personal care and small appliances.

Harbinger Group Inc. focuses on opportunities in these sectors as well as financial products, telecommunications, agriculture, power generation and water and natural resources.

Harbinger Group Inc.makes certain reports available free of charge the Harbinger Group Inc. website at www.harbingergroupinc.com as soon as reasonably practicable.