Strategic Value Partners makes two promotions amid growth push
Alternative investment firm Strategic Value Partners (SVP) has made two internal promotions as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
Bouk van Geloven and Michael Schwartz have both been appointed to SVP’s investment committee, with van Geloven also becoming co-head of the firm’s European investment team.
The promotions were made to fuel the ongoing growth of SVP, as it aims to become a market leader in opportunistic credit.
“We have spent the last several years transforming our firm by building out our investment team, adding muscle to our investment processes and devoting significant energy and resources to people and talent development,” said Victor Khosla, SVP’s founder and chief investment officer.
“This announcement today is a key next step in our journey.
“Bouk and Michael have been instrumental to the growth and success of SVP, and I am delighted to have them join our leadership team.”
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Van Geloven has been with SVP for 10 years, and has been a senior member of the investment team in the firm’s London and Greenwich offices. His specialities include event-driven and special situations private equity.
In his new role, he will return to London and lead the European investment team alongside SVP veteran HJ Woltery. He will replace John Brantl on the investment committee, who is stepping down from the firm and will transition his leadership responsibilities by the end of the year.
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Meanwhile, Schwartz joined SVP 18 years ago and serves as the firm’s chief legal officer in the Greenwich office. He has a particular focus on global restructurings involving bankruptcies, administrations, workouts and litigations.
Over the past four years, SVP has nearly doubled the size of its investment team to more than 100 investment professionals, with expertise in sourcing, investing and operating capabilities, as well as building enhanced capabilities in real estate and structured capital.
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