Meet our private credit experts in Berlin

A global leader in alternative investment management, partnering with sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, endowments and foundations to deliver high-conviction solutions. Backed by decades of experience navigating market regimes, our disciplined approach and entrepreneurial mindset enable us to seek differentiated private credit returns for our clients. 

With deep expertise in the Middle Market, where complexity and relationships create compelling opportunities, our seasoned teams leverage long-standing partnerships to originate and lead transactions, shaping deal terms with credibility. A rigorous focus on downside risk management, combined with the advanced technology infrastructure of one of the world’s largest systematic managers, empowers our disciplined approach and historically low loss rates across cycles. We intentionally limit fund size to align with investor expectations, treating our clients as true partners through transparency and efficient capital deployment.

Don’t miss Kevin Marchetti, CIO and Head of US Direct Lending, at the Private Debt Summit on 8 June 2026 (09:50–10:30), exploring "Private credit: a new continuum – meeting the challenges of an altered investing era."

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Investment Specialists

Kevin Marchetti

Chief Investment Officer and Head of US Direct Lending, Man Group

Kevin has extensive experience in risk management and middle market leveraged fi nance across a range of industries and strategies. Prior to joining Varagon Capital Partners (now Man Group) in 2014, he was a Senior Vice President at GE Antares Capital. He has also held senior risk positions at CIT Group and TD Bank.

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Speaker: Private Debt Summit, 8 June 2026 (09:50–10:30)

 

Jason Dillow

Co-Head of US Private Credit & Head of US Opportunistic Credit, Man Group

Jason joined Man Group in 2025 as part of the firm’s acquisition of Bardin Hill where he was Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, and where he chaired the firm’s Operating and Executive Committees. Prior to joining Bardin Hill, Jason worked in the Special Situations Group at Goldman Sachs. Jason received an A.B. with honours from Princeton University.

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US Direct Lending (Sponsored)

The team specialises in directly-originated, secured senior and unitranche loans to performing, private equity-backed US middle market companies. Man is the lead lender in nearly 90% of investments and our deep sponsor relationships facilitate a robust origination pipeline. Launched in 2014, the team has invested $33.4 billion across 358 borrowers.2


 

Opportunistic Credit (Non-sponsored)

Our specialist team of over 40 professionals focus on opportunistic investments spanning private credit, distressed and stressed situations, special situations, credit arbitrage and structured credit. By identifying dislocated opportunities and then dynamically shifting capital between private and public credit deals, the team aims to deliver returns across market cycles.

 

Source: Man Group database. 1 As at 31 December 2025. AUM includes direct lending assets and is shown on an unlevered basis. AUM figures will have overlap between liquid and illiquid alternatives. All investment management and advisory services are offered through Man Group affiliated regulated investment managers. 2 Represents percentage of investments completed in the twelve months ended 30 September 2025, where Man US Direct Lending was Lead or Co-Lead Lender, based on Man US Direct Lending internal analysis. 3 Represents total commitments made by Man US Direct Lending from the inception of the firm's first investment in August 2014, as of 30 September 2025, including co-investment by Man US Direct Lending separate account clients and undrawn commitments to revolvers and delayed draw term loans. Includes add-ons, multi-tranche facilities, and equity co-investments. Credit risk: changes to interest rates and/or issuer defaults will have an impact on the performance of fixed income securities. The issuer of a financial asset may not pay income or repay capital when due. All investment management and advisory services are offered through Man Group–affiliated regulated investment managers.

 

Relationship Management Team

 

Chris Parker
Head of European Institutional Sales, Man Group

 

Stefan Zopp
Regional Manager Austria & Germany, Man Group

 

Jan Luiken
Sales Director Austria and Germany , Man Group

 

 

Get in touch to arrange a one-on-one session with our team at SuperReturn International, 8–12 June 2026.

 
 
 

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