Monroe Capital follows double fundraise success by bringing in ex-MUFC CIO Cohen | AltAssets Private Equity News
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Private credit major Monroe Capital has followed its recent $2.3bn flagship fund close by hiring MUFG CIO Gila Cohen as managing director, head of global institutional partnerships. Cohen will be responsible for new initiatives to expand Monroe’s global footprint among institutional investors, focusing on the high growth opportunistic and real estate private credit areas of the firm. Never miss a story – click to sign up to AltAssets’ free daily PE newsletter She has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, sell and buy side transactions, underwriting, originating and investing across real-estate, private equity and private credit, and building strong strategic partnerships. Prior to MUFG, Cohen was a managing partner at Castle Lanterra, where she was responsible for corporate strategy, M&A, and private placement efforts. “She brings with her many long-term relationships and much experience across the globe.” Last month Monroe Capital soared to a $2.3bn final close for its latest flagship private credit fundraise thanks to commitments from more than 300 investors.