Investec hires Daniel Emersleben for its Private Credit Management team

Daniel will cover the DACH portfolio of clients, which consists of approximately 30 clients and €500 million of lending, while working closely with the wider DACH team to enhance and execute Investec's European Direct Lending strategy.

Daniel brings over a decade of experience in Private Credit and Private Equity, having previously worked as a Director at Eurazeo for more than five years. There, he led and managed asset-based lending strategies for both industrial and maritime assets, focusing on providing alternative financing solutions to support the growth of European SMEs. His previous experience includes roles at RIVE Private Investment and Rothschild.

Michael Miller, Head of Private Credit Management (PCM), Direct Lending, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Daniel to our team. His background in private credit and asset-based lending, combined with his proven track record in managing diverse portfolios, will be invaluable as we expand our presence in Europe. Daniel’s expertise will enable us to better serve our clients and strengthen our commitment to providing innovative financing solutions across the continent.”

Daniel Emersleben, Director in Private Credit Management (PCM), Direct Lending, added: “I am excited to join Investec and contribute to the growth of its Direct Lending business across Europe. There is significant opportunity in Germany, given the size of its economy and the historically low penetration of private equity, which has the potential to grow substantially. With the breadth of our offering, we are well-positioned to capitalise on this for our clients, and I look forward to working closely with the wider DACH team to unlock new opportunities.”

Previous hires to the PCM team include Stuart Sweeney from FRP and Edward Botha from Citi, as well as the internal transfer of Jade Ord from Investec’s Origination team to PCM as part of Investec’s strategic build-out of the team.

Founded in 2010, Investec Direct Lending focuses on providing financing solutions to lower mid-market companies and has deployed over €9.5 billion across more than 330 unique investments since inception, delivering strong risk-adjusted returns. Investec was ranked within the top 5 of Debtwire's 2024 European Direct Lender Rankings.