Silver Point Capital Names Alan George as Head of Credit Financing and Leverage Solutions

Silver Point Capital, a global leader in credit investing, has appointed Alan George as the firm’s Head of Credit Financing and Leverage Solutions. This new role is aimed at strengthening the company’s financing and debt capital markets capabilities, particularly in support of its growing Direct Lending business.

George will be responsible for developing and executing financing solutions, as well as expanding relationships across the banking and institutional debt investor communities. His extensive experience in the credit financing and debt capital markets will be crucial as Silver Point Capital continues to build on its success in credit and accelerates the growth of its Direct Lending business.

George joins Silver Point from Golub Capital, where he served as Managing Director and Head of Structured Products for nearly 18 years. At Golub Capital, he was instrumental in structuring and executing the firm’s CLOs, lines of credit, and other structured debt financings, contributing significantly to the growth of the platform into the largest issuer of private credit securitizations in the market.

Anthony DiNello, Head of Direct Lending at Silver Point Capital, expressed excitement about George’s appointment. “Alan brings extensive experience across the credit financing and debt capital markets, together with deep relationships across the global banking and institutional investor communities. As we build on the momentum of our Direct Lending strategy, his addition will help us broaden our financing capabilities and deepen our engagement with banks and middle market CLO investors.”

Silver Point Capital oversees the management of over $50 billion of investable assets across multiple credit strategies, including direct lending and CLOs. The firm’s Direct Lending business delivers customized financing solutions to middle-market companies across industries globally, with a focus on North America and Europe. Silver Point’s Direct Lending business works in close partnership with both PE-backed and sponsor-less borrowers, offering a flexible mandate designed to allow clients to execute on M&A, refinancings, and growth capital.

With George’s expertise, Silver Point Capital aims to further enhance its financing and debt capital markets capabilities, positioning itself for continued growth and success in the credit investing landscape.