BTG Pactual Global Alternatives Appoints Chris Allen as Head of Performing Credit

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 22, 2025--

BTG Pactual Global Alternatives, a $9.4 billion division of BTG Pactual focused on specialized alternative investments across the U.S. and Latin America, announced today the appointment of Chris Allen as Head of Performing Credit.

In this role, Chris will lead Global Alternatives’ Performing Credit and Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) investment strategy.

Chris brings more than two decades of experience in structured credit and investment management. Earlier in his career, Chris co-founded Apidos Capital Management in 2005, which later merged with CVC Cordatus Group in 2012 to form CVC Credit Partners where he was a founding partner and held several leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer and Head of Structured Finance Origination. He also previously served as Senior Managing Director and Head of Structured Credit at Medley Management.

Chris holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law.

“Chris brings significant experience across credit markets and a strong background in building and managing investment platforms,” said Gerrity Lansing, Head of BTG Pactual Global Alternatives. “His leadership will support the continued development of our performing credit and CLO capabilities.”

“This is a compelling moment in the credit markets, and I believe BTG Pactual Global Alternatives is well positioned to navigate it,” said Chris Allen. “I’m excited to join the firm at this stage of its growth and look forward to working with the team to expand our performing credit platform and target strong results for our investors.”

About BTG Pactual Global Alternatives:

BTG Pactual (BPAC11) is the largest investment bank in Latin America with a market capitalization of ~US$ 30B. Global Alternatives, a division of BTG Pactual, has US$ 9.4 billion in AUM and invests in specialized alternatives across the U.S. and Latin America, such as timberland, private equity, and private credit. Global Alternatives has a diverse, global client base focused primarily on global institutional investors, including over 37 million pension fund beneficiaries. 1 2 All figures are as of 2Q2025.

1 Source: BTG Pactual based on public information and data obtained by BTG Pactual as of July 31, 2025. Figure is for illustrative purposes only and is representative of direct and indirect beneficiaries of Global Alternatives’ clients including pension plans and employee retirement systems. Pension plan beneficiary includes active, inactive, and retired pension plan members. This is not an endorsement or testimonial on behalf of BTG Pactual Global Alternatives by any third-party client or investor.

2 Advisory services offered by BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group LLC.

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