Kyle Bass is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Hayman Capital Management, a Dallas-based hedge fund known for its global macro and event-driven investment strategies focused on high-impact opportunities.

He gained prominence for predicting the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, making significant profits through credit default swaps. His early insight established him as one of Wall Street’s bold contrarian thinkers.

Over the years, Bass has managed global investments across currencies, sovereign debt, and equities while serving on advisory boards, including the University of Texas Investment Management Company and the Council on Foreign Relations.

Beyond finance, he co-founded Conservation Equity Management, emphasizing environmental sustainability. Bass continues to influence financial and policy discussions through lectures, media appearances, and leadership in global economic thought.