Gemcorp Capital has appointed Brad McKee as Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Private Credit, based in its New York office. McKee joins to deepen the firm’s expertise and broaden the geographical coverage of its emerging markets private credit platform, with particular focus on Latin America.
McKee joins from Oaktree Capital Management, where he was responsible for emerging markets private credit including direct lending, real estate, infrastructure, asset-backed finance and commodities finance. Prior to Oaktree, he was a Partner and Co-Head of Emerging Markets Private Credit at Gramercy Funds Management and has held senior roles at JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank.
The appointment addresses growing demand for greater geographical diversification in private credit portfolios. McKee’s Latin American network complements Gemcorp’s core capabilities across Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe.
Gemcorp Capital is a specialist investment firm managing capital across global emerging markets. The firm views the appointment as an important step in the continued growth of its business and its ambitions to further develop its investment platform.
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“Brad is one of the leading emerging markets private credit investors in the US, with deep experience and a strong network across the Americas. His appointment will expand our franchise and further strengthen our global emerging markets private debt platform.”
Felipe Berliner, Co-Founder and Head of Structuring, Gemcorp Capital
“I am delighted to be joining Gemcorp Capital, given the strong growth of the business and its ambitious plans to further develop its investment platform. I have known the firm for some time and have been impressed by what the team has built.”
Brad McKee, Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Private Credit, Gemcorp Capital