ArchwayFinCo has appointed Mark Pickering as Managing Director, adding more than 30 years of commercial finance experience as the private credit firm expands its asset-based lending platform.
Atlanta-based Archway provides tailored capital solutions ranging from $10 million to $50 million for middle-market companies.
Pickering brings experience spanning asset-based lending, origination, underwriting, portfolio management, collateral diligence and business development.
He most recently served as Managing Director and Co-Head of the Commercial Finance Group at SG Credit Partners, where he helped establish and launch the firm’s asset-based lending platform.
His responsibilities included originations, transaction execution, collateral monitoring, portfolio management, credit processes, and development of the group’s go-to-market strategy.
Previously, Pickering held senior positions at Gibraltar Business Capital and Ares Management, where he focused on originating and structuring senior debt facilities for private equity-backed and independent middle-market companies.
Earlier roles included SunTrust Bank, Guaranty Business Credit and Fleet Capital.
Pickering will be based in Atlanta.
KEY QUOTES:
“Mark brings the kind of broad, hands-on lending experience that is central to how we are building Archway. He understands credit, but just as importantly, he understands businesses, sponsors, and the relationships that drive our industry.”
Andy McGhee, Founder And CEO Of ArchwayFinCo
“Middle-market companies need capital partners who understand where they are trying to go and can structure financing around that strategy. I’m looking forward to working with Andy and the entire Archway team to help clients and referral partners find the right path forward.”
Mark Pickering, Managing Director At ArchwayFinCo
