As the Head of Origination – Private Credit at PineBridge Investments, Doug oversees the firm’s middle market private credit business and lead their origination efforts. With over 30 years of experience in financial advisory and services, including middle market direct lending, investment banking, and public accounting, Doug specialises in the origination and execution of both private equity-supported and non-sponsored financing transactions.
“We believe a period of marked divergence lies ahead across private credit direct lending in 2024, fuelled by a sustained high interest rate environment and the impact of varying portfolio approaches. Specifically, while the overall private credit direct lending (lower middle market) asset class has continued to show durable, stable returns across various macro environments, the specific asset mix, sector focus, and approach to credit risk are all factors that drive performance outcomes – and create the many “varieties” of private credit.
We continue to believe the opportunity set for investors in the private credit direct lending segment remains robust and deep enough to enable a selective approach.”
Doug will be presenting at Global Investment Institute’s upcoming Private Credit Investment Forum, taking place this Thursday, 2 May 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Victoria.
Register your interest in attending here or for more information email zlatan@globalii.com.au.
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