NorthWall Capital announced the promotion of Artem Kontyaev, Scott Carpenter, and Garrett Holmes to Partner, effective immediately, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s senior leadership as it continues to scale its private credit platform across Western Europe.
The firm emphasized that partnership is a recognition of sustained leadership and impact rather than a formal appointment into leadership. The promotions reflect each individual’s long-term contributions to the business, including investment performance, operational development, and stewardship of colleagues, as well as their credibility with investors and counterparties.
The newly expanded partner group spans both investment and operational functions, reinforcing the depth of NorthWall’s leadership bench as the firm manages more than €3 billion in assets. The move is also designed to enable greater delegation across the platform, allowing founder and chief investment officer Fabian Chrobog and founding partner Alexander Garnier to focus more heavily on strategic priorities.
Artem Kontyaev, one of the firm’s earliest hires, has spent nearly eight years at NorthWall and plays a central role in leading deal teams and driving origination across Western Europe. He has been instrumental in scaling the firm’s Credit Opportunities and Tactical Credit strategies, with a track record of sourcing and managing complex transactions.
Garrett Holmes brings a broad remit spanning investment management, legal oversight, and leadership of the firm’s U.S. presence. Over more than seven years, he has helped build the Legal Assets strategy and currently serves as Acting General Counsel while leading the New York office, contributing to the firm’s diversified platform.
Scott Carpenter, who joined as chief operating officer in 2024, has been responsible for strengthening NorthWall’s institutional infrastructure across fund administration, compliance, technology, finance, legal, and human resources. His promotion underscores the firm’s emphasis on operational excellence as a driver of long-term growth.
NorthWall Capital is a London-based alternative credit specialist focused on providing private capital solutions to Western European counterparties, with a strategy centered on generating risk-adjusted returns across economic cycles.
KEY QUOTES:
“I am delighted to recognise Scott, Artem, and Garrett as Partners. NorthWall has grown into a leading institutional platform in European private credit, and these promotions reflect the depth of our senior team. Partnership recognises sustained leadership, a commitment to our values, and the trust of those around you. The three new partners have demonstrated genuine care for our team, built excellent relationships with our counterparties, and maintained a deep commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our investors. Broadening our partnership allows us to delegate greater responsibility across the platform and positions the firm for its next chapter of growth, while demonstrating our commitment to building a long-term sustainable infrastructure.”
Fabian Chrobog, Founder and Chief Investment Officer, NorthWall Capital
“I have worked alongside Artem, Garrett and Scott for many years, and that has been one of the genuine privileges of building NorthWall. Each has played a distinct and defining role in shaping the firm into what it is today. What stands out most is the quality of their judgement, their sense of ownership, and the consistency of their execution. These are core attributes that define ‘partnership’ at NorthWall. Artem, Garrett and Scott are individuals who have been operating at that level for some time now and who will be central to the firm’s continued growth.”
Alexander Garnier, Founding Partner and Portfolio Manager, NorthWall Capital
