Crescent Capital Group Announces New Senior Leadership Changes
Christopher Wright Named President
Joseph Viola Named Chairman of Operating Committee
Jason Breaux Appointed to Operating Committee
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Managing Director and Head of Private Credit
Christopher Wright has been named President ofCrescent Capital Group . This promotion recognizes his significant industry and firm experience over the past 23 years, his deep industry expertise, and his shared vision for Crescent’s continued growth. In his role, he will provide key strategic and operational direction in partnership with Crescent Managing PartnersMark Attanasio andJean-Marc Chapus as well as represent Crescent in external opportunities and with SLC Management, the alternatives asset management business of (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF), which acquired a stake in Crescent in 2021.Sun Life Financial Inc .Mr. Wright will continue in his roles on Investment Committees as well as a member of Crescent’s Operating and Executive Committees. -
Chief Operating Officer
Joseph Viola has been named Chairman of Crescent’s Operating Committee, which oversees critical day-to-day aspects of Crescent’s business including budgeting, financial reporting, and SLC partnership matters.Mr. Viola has served Crescent for more than 23 years, and his expanded leadership role will be instrumental in streamlining the Operating Committee’s functions to meet the needs of Crescent’s stakeholders. His breadth of experience, institutional knowledge and expertise make him exceptionally well-suited for the role.Mr. Viola will continue in his role as a member of Crescent’s Executive Committee. -
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Capital BDC, Inc.
Jason Breaux has been appointed to Crescent’s Operating Committee. With more than 23 years at Crescent, Jason will bring his extensive understanding of the Crescent platform as well as his unique experience launching and managing registered funds to the Operating Committee. His commitment to fostering a collaborative environment and strategic perspective will help to build consensus and contribute to long-term success.Mr. Breaux will continue in his roles on Investment Committees and as a member of Crescent’s Executive Committee.
Crescent Co-Founders and Managing Partners
“For more than 30 years, Crescent has proudly maintained a consistent approach to credit investing and has provided a culture of stability for all of its stakeholders including investors, partners and colleagues,” said Messrs. Attanasio and Chapus. “As we transition in this new stage of growth for our firm, we believe that Chris, Joe and Jason have demonstrated the exceptional leadership and operational skills to support and carry out our shared vision for Crescent.”
“I deeply appreciate the confidence that Mark and Jean-Marc have in me to implement the strategic initiatives that we have developed together at Crescent,” said
“As Crescent has grown over the past 30 years, so have the operational mandates of a best-in-class firm like ours. I look forward to working with our team to continue to enhance our operational capabilities and infrastructure in order to meet the evolving needs of our clients and deliver on our competitive advantages as a firm,” said
“As Crescent increasingly works to provide both institutional and individual investors expanded access to its alternative credit offerings, I appreciate the recognition of my experience in registered funds and look forward to bringing my perspective to the Operating Committee as we grow our business,” said
“Crescent has been an excellent addition to the SLC Management group of companies, and I’m excited for this next phase of growth,” said
Crescent’s Operating Committee is now comprised of Messrs. Attanasio and Chapus,
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