Carlyle poaches Varagon official as it strengthens private credit team
Carlyle Group has made a senior-level hire to its private credit group in New York with the firm adding managing director Inoki Suarez to its ranks

Ares promotes credit veteran to CEO
Ares Management has appointed Michael Arougheti as its chief executive officer. Arougheti is one of the founders of Ares and is also a partner in the firm’s credit business

Aviation investment specialists land at GAT to start leverage finance unit
A Florida-based aviation specialist has announced the launch of its Leveraged Finance Group (LFG), which will provide secured aircraft financing for lessors, investors and airlines, according a recent press release

Direct lender founder Isaly stepped down following sex harassment allegations: report
OrbiMed’s founder Samuel Isaly stepped down from his role at the healthcare-focused firm following sexual harassment claims against him, according to claims reported by Stat News

Direct lender founder to step down and be replaced by three-person committee
New York-based healthcare private lender OrbiMed Advisors has announced that its founder and managing director, Samuel Isaly, will step down after almost 20 years with the firm  

Manager adds to its private credit team and holds final close on new fund
Toronto-based Northleaf Capital Partners has announced the final closing of its global private credit fund, as well as two senior hires from Bain and HIG Capital in Chicago

THL Credit co-founder resurfaces at insurer's private credit arm
Sun Life Investment Management has announced the appointment of Sam Tillinghast as president of its US private credit unit

Industry veteran tapped to lead Wells Fargo middle-market team in Houston
Wells Fargo's middle-market banking team has named a new vice president, who previously launched the banking firm's New Orleans office

THL Credit names Flynn as its sole CEO
Boston-based asset manager THL Credit has named a sole CEO, effective 30 November

WhiteHorse names three new direct lending-focused managing directors
WhiteHorse Capital, the credit arm of HIG, has named new managing directors in Stamford, Dallas and Chicago

LStar's Gerson joins FS as head of private credit
Asset manager FS investments has announced that Brian Gerson has joined as head of private credit

Fund placement agent Eaton opens New York office
Eaton Partners, a fund placement agent and wholly-owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial, has opened an office in New York

Los Angeles firm takes over Greenwich-based direct lending BDC
Oaktree has taken over management of its newly acquired direct lending unit, which was formerly known as Fifth Street Finance Corp

USS hires private credit investment manager in London
Rob Brindley has joined a firm which has made a name for itself as a finance provider to direct lending funds

Whitehorse makes two hires to its US direct lending team
Officials from Capitala and Super G have joined the Whitehorse stable

New York-based private credit firm hires ex-Barings marketing director
Alternative credit manager Crayhill Capital Management has announced the appointment of a new managing director and head of investor relations and marketing

Adams Street adds Ares private credit specialist to its New York office
Adams Street Partners has expanded its private credit team with the addition of former Ares Management official Justin Lawrence.

Austin-based manager announces six hires as part of continued credit push
Austin-based Peak Rock Capital has announced six new hires, including several senior personnel who appeared to have relocated for the opportunity

Direct lender makes senior hire to co-lead originations
West coast manager White Oak Global Advisors has hired a new managing director and co-head of originations

Whitehorse expands mid-market team with hire from THL
Whitehorse Capital, the credit arm of HIG Capital, has added to its direct lending team by hiring a Los Angeles-based principal from THL Credit

Carlyle taps former Davidson Kempner credit specialist as managing director
Carlyle Group has hired a new managing director on its credit opportunities team

Direct lender Metropolitan names president in newly created role
New York-based Metropolitan Partners Group Management has appointed a president, naming John Ioannou in the newly created role

GoldenTree partner joins Alcentra as co-chief investment officer in London
Vijay Rajguru, a partner at GoldenTree Asset Management, is joining Alcentra as its co-chief investment officer.

CVC Credit appoints chairman as credit CIO steps down
CVC Credit Partners has today announced that Stephen Hickey will be leaving the firm for personal reasons. Joining the firm will be former JP Morgan leveraged finance head Hamish Buckland

US manager taps ex-Credit Suisse chiefs to spearhead direct lending unit
The former co-heads of middle-market lending at Credit Suisse are spearheading a new US direct lending business