Specialty finance platform Ansley Park Capital has appointed Kathleen Berryman as managing director, sponsor coverage.
She will be tasked with enhancing the firm’s ability to deliver tailored financing solutions to private equity clients and their portfolio companies.
Berryman has decades of expertise in equipment finance originations. Most recently, she served as executive director at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance (formerly GE Capital Equipment Finance), where she specialised in originating and structuring complex equipment finance transactions for large commercial clients.
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In her new role, Berryman will report to Michael Gay, Ansley Park Capital’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kathy to Ansley Park Capital,” said Gay. “She is a proven leader with deep sponsor relationships, industry knowledge, and the credibility that comes from years of successfully delivering for clients. Her addition marks another key step as we build out a best-in-class commercial platform.”
Berryman added: “I’m incredibly excited to join Ansley Park Capital and reconnect with many former colleagues.
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“It’s rare to find a platform with this combination of expertise, agility, and vision. I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and success.”
New York-headquartered Ansley Park Capital is a lending and specialty finance platform focused on delivering customised financing solutions for essential-use, large-ticket equipment and machinery across a range of asset types and industries.
It was launched by Ares Management last year, which acquired the business from alternative investment manager BciCapital and the equipment finance business of regional bank City National Bank of Florida.
