
Anirudh Chowdhry
Former Head of Investments & Advisor, Fresno County Employees Retirement Association

Christian McCormick
Senior Vice President, Head of Client Portfolio Management, Meketa Investment Group

September 16-17, 2025
Convene 30 Hudson Yards, New York
In a year where macro volatility continues to test asset classes, private debt is standing strong — with growing allocations, rising interest in asset-based lending, and European capital flowing west.
Join leading LPs and GPs to navigate the next chapter of North American private credit. Benchmark strategies and uncover the most resilient opportunities.
Meet with the most active allocators. Connect in 1-1 meetings that drive your fundraising.
Gain actionable intelligence directly tied to fundraising and deployment decisions.
Connect with your peers in a opportunity rich environment.
Complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, foundation, endowment, trust, family office, hospital/healthcare system, or corporate investment division who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass, and a member of our team will follow up with you.
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Beth Piercy
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James Hatwell
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Build and develop your company’s brand image, strengthen your market credibility, and meet your investment and business goals. Sponsorship gives you:
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Beth Piercy at beth.p@pei.group or +44 207 566 5464.
If you are interested in speaking opportunities at the event please contact James Hatwell at james.hatwell@pei.group.
This opening economist keynote will look at the impacts of regulation, inflation, deglobalisation, the Trump 2.0 administration and its’ policies on the private debt markets; and how the economy’s momentum is expected to drive activity.
Rich Nuzum, Global Chief Investment Strategist, Mercer
Jillien Flores, Chief Advocacy Officer, MFA
Oliver Thym, Partner, Thoma Bravo
Moderator: Ji Hye You, Partner, Proskauer
Jamal Hagler, Senior Vice President of Research, American Investment Council
Matt Stoeckle, Director, Liberty Mutual Investments
Damien Dwin, CEO, Lafayette Square
Moderator: Jess Larsen, Founder & CEO, Briarcliffe Capital Partners
Akhil Bansal, Head of Asset-Backed Finance, Carlyle
Nicole Byrns, Founder/Partner, Dumar Capital Partners
Angie Fenske, Principal, AB CarVal
Michael Nierenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board & President, Rithm Capital
Moderator: Sergio Padilla, Reporter, Private Debt Investor
Patrick Campbell, Founder & President, Perth Advisors
Grier Eliasek, President, Prospect Capital
Doug Lyons, Managing Director, Head of Origination, Private Credit, PineBridge Investments
Moderator: Chandini Jain, Founder & CEO, Auquan
Art Vinokur, Head of Manager Research, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions / K2
Moderator: Corey A. Dietrich, Partner, Proskauer
Kristina Matthews, Partner, Falcon Investments
Anselm Feigenbutz, Portfolio Manager, Allianz Global Investors
Moderator: Michael Hong, Partner, Davis Polk
Michael Chimento, Principal & Senior Investment Director, Ballentine
Terrence Purcell, Partner & Co-CIO, Longwall Family Office
Luke Fernandes, Head of US Infrastructure Debt, Director, Swiss Re Asset Management
Eric Newman, Treasury Manager, City of Stamford
Moderator: Anna Dayn, Managing Director, New End
Attila Hornok, Head of Private Markets Risk Management, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
Matt Lisonbee, Investments, Collaborative Strategies, CalSTRS
Christian McCormick, Head of Client Portfolio Management, Meketa Investment Group
Steven Meier, Chief Investment Officer & Deputy Comptroller for Asset Management, Office of New York City Comptroller
Jennie Rose, Head of American Private Credit, AustralianSuper
Head of Private Markets Risk Management, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
Read bioSenior Vice President, Head of Client Portfolio Management, Meketa Investment Group
Read bioChief Investment Officer and Deputy Comptroller for Asset Management, Office of New York City Comptroller
Read bioModerator: Gabriel Yomi Dabiri, Global Head of Private Credit & Direct Lending, Squire Patton Boggs
Scott McClurg, Head of Private Credit, HSBC Asset Management
Salman Mukhtar, Managing Director / Head of Execution for North America, Corinthia
Moderator: H.T. Flanagan, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Anirudh Chowdhry, Former Head of Investments and Advisor, Fresno County Employees Retirement Association
Alex Popov, Head of Credit Opportunities, Carlyle
Moderator: Peter Sluka, Partner, Latham & Watkins
Francis Griffin, Head of Private Credit, Callan
Nidhi Chadda, Founder & CEO, Enzo Advisors
Rajith Sebastian, Head of Sustainable Investing and Real Assets, New York State Insurance Fund
Pramit Mukherjee, Senior Director, Investments, Legal & General America
Bradford Lo Gatto, Head of Private Credit & Alternative Assets, PartnerRe
Joe Engelhard, Head of Private Credit and Asset Management Policy, Americas, Alternative Credit Council
In a mock investment committee format, two emerging managers will present transaction case studies to the audience, before answering questions from our expert moderators and the audience, with interactive polling and Q&A
Moderator: Johnnie Barnett, Partner, The New Amsterdam Group
Isabella Da Costa Mendes, Founding Partner & Co-CIO, ImpactA Global
Form invaluable relationships with 100+ institutional investors, and other private debt professionals attending the forum.
Ensure you are at the forefront of the latest trends and investment strategies by participating in networking sessions and important conversations with industry leaders.
Take advantage of the unique opportunity to meet institutional investors and discuss how private credit strategies fit into their portfolios.
Improve your private debt strategies and enhance your returns through conversations with private debt leaders.
Build your network of knowledgeable and experienced contacts within the private debt sector by networking with your fellow attendees.
The Private Debt Investor New York Forum is the largest meeting place for private debt professionals in North America. A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible institutional investors to join the event.
To qualify for a complimentary pass, you must meet the eligibility criteria in representing a pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, foundation, endowment, trust, family office, hospital/healthcare system, or corporate investment division who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass today and a member of our team will follow up with you.
Hear from established global and regional private credit managers on their outlook for private debt and diversified strategies.
Discover private debt opportunities across strategies such as direct lending, secondaries, and real assets.
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers. Learn how to navigate the current market environment so you can accelerate your private debt strategies.
The forum is the largest gathering in North America for institutional investors and other professionals part of the private debt community.
Download the investor prospectus to access important details and insights about the event.
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for allocators and institutional investors to join the event.
Complimentary investor passes are limited to pension fund, insurance company, sovereign wealth fund, foundation, endowment, trust, family office, hospital/healthcare system, or corporate investment division who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Apply for a pass and a member of our team will follow up with you.
The Private Debt Investor Network is your gateway to year-round investor connections. Become a member to access exclusive member meetings beyond the forum and stay up to date with key industry trends by receiving the latest market intelligence. Benchmark your progress alongside your peers, grow your professional network and equip your strategies for success in today’s dynamic market.
Meet North America’s leading allocators across two days in New York. This premier private credit event is the room you need to be in. Navigate the next chapter of private credit in the region, benchmark your strategies and uncover new opportunities to elevate your success.
Keep fundraising all year long. Network members get access to exclusive member only meetings across the globe. Join intimate hosted dinners, roundtables and more. Throughout the year you’ll have opportunities to expand your network of peers, stay ahead of trends and exchange ideas.
You won’t be navigating this journey alone. Our dedicated membership team will be on hand to help connect you with those you want to meet. Plus, you’ll have access to a Member Directory to help you forge meaningful relationships and connections.
Stay ahead with expert analysis on key market and fundraising trends, and unique LP perspectives you can’t get anywhere else. Our research cuts through the noise to arm you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and elevate your returns.
Register today for the PDI New York Forum and unlock exclusive, year-round access to the new Private Debt Investor Network, the premier platform connecting private credit leaders. Meet decision-makers onsite and stay connected post-event with strategic insights, allocator access, and member-only meetings throughout the year.
Emerging Managers save an extra 30% — email anna.d@pei.group to secure your special rate.
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Why join the network?
Raise capital. Navigate shifting markets. Find the right deals. Stand out with LPs.
As a private debt professional, the road to success is complex, but you don’t have to travel it alone.
The Private Debt Investor Network, powered by PEI’s global insights and LP relationships, gives you the tools and connections to grow your firm and thrive in your role.
September 16–17, 2025 | New York City
Step into a 400+ strong gathering of LPs, GPs, advisors, and industry leaders. Now in its 12th year, the PDI New York Forum is your gateway to new investors, actionable insights, and best-in-class private credit strategies.
Fundraising shouldn’t stop after the Forum. As a member, you’ll gain year-round invitations to regular allocator meetings — where relationships deepen and opportunities grow.
You’re never just a name on a list. Your dedicated Network Manager will:
Plus, our Member Directory helps you stay connected across the community.
Break through the noise with curated research, real LP perspectives, and analysis tailored to your needs. Make faster, smarter decisions that position your firm to win.
Thank you for your interest in this year’s New York Forum. Your requested resource will be emailed to you shortly.
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Explore our event website for more information and be sure to secure your place when ready. We hope to see you in New York this September.