Josh Friedman is the Co-CEO, Co-Founder, and Co-Chairman of Canyon Partners, a leading alternative asset management firm. With a career spanning several decades, Friedman is renowned for his expertise in high-yield bonds, distressed debt, and private credit markets. Friedman began his career in finance in the early 1980s, working closely with legendary financier Mike Milken at Drexel Burnham Lambert. During this time, he developed a deep understanding of high-yield bonds, also known as junk bonds, which laid the groundwork for his future endeavors. In 1990, Friedman co-founded Canyon Partners with Mitch Julis, leveraging his extensive knowledge of credit markets to build a firm that specializes in credit-oriented investments and special situations. Under his leadership, Canyon Partners has grown into a powerhouse with $26 billion in assets under management, adeptly navigating the complexities of distressed and private credit deals.