GREENWICH, Conn., July 11, 2024 — Strategic Value Partners, LLC (together with its affiliates, “SVP” or the “firm”), a global alternative investment firm with over $18 billion of assets under management, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Bouk van Geloven and Michael Schwartz to the firm’s Investment Committee. Mr. van Geloven will also become Co-Head of SVP’s European Investment Team. These promotions are part of the ongoing growth and development of the firm and reflect SVP’s commitment to being a market leader in opportunistic credit.

Over the past four years, SVP has nearly doubled the size of its investment team to more than 100 investment professionals, further strengthening the firm’s sourcing, investing and operating capabilities, as well as building enhanced capabilities in real estate and structured capital. In addition, SVP has made significant investments in the firm’s support functions and processes.

“We have spent the last several years transforming our firm by building out our investment team, adding muscle to our investment processes and devoting significant energy and resources to people and talent development. This announcement today is a key next step in our journey,” said Victor Khosla, SVP’s Founder and Chief Investment Officer. “Bouk and Michael have been instrumental to the growth and success of SVP, and I am delighted to have them join our leadership team.”

Mr. van Geloven joined SVP 10 years ago as a member of the European Investment Team in London and most recently spent the last four years based in the firm’s Greenwich office. He has been a senior member of the investment team in both regions, covering the spectrum of the firm’s investment strategies from event-driven to special situations private equity. Mr. van Geloven has returned to SVP’s London office to lead the European Investment Team alongside HJ Woltery, a 20-year veteran of SVP. John Brantl is stepping down from the firm and will transition his leadership responsibilities by the end of the year.

Mr. Schwartz joined SVP 18 years ago and is based in the firm’s Greenwich office. He has a particular focus on global restructurings involving bankruptcies, administrations, workouts and litigations, leveraging his prior experience as a corporate and restructuring attorney. He also serves as the firm’s Chief Legal Officer and oversees the firm’s team of lawyers and legal advisors.

These additions will take the Investment Committee to nine. Messrs. van Geloven and Schwartz will join Victor Khosla, Founder and CIO; David Geenberg, Co-Head of the North American Investment Team; HJ Woltery, Co-Head of the European Investment Team; Kevin Lydon, Global Head of Sourcing; and Greg Braylovskiy, Senior Trader and Leader of Sourcing Team, all of whom have been with SVP for more than 15 years. Along with Mike Ungari, Head of Real Estate and Briant Himot, Head of Structured Capital, who joined more recently to broaden the firm’s involvement in those areas.

About SVP

SVP is a global alternative investment firm that focuses on special situations, private equity, opportunistic credit and financing opportunities. The firm uses a combination of sourcing, financial and operational expertise to unlock value in its portfolio companies. Today SVP manages over $18 billion in assets under management, and since inception, has invested more than $47 billion of capital, including more than $18 billion in Europe. The firm, established by Victor Khosla in 2001, has over 200 employees, including more than 100 investment professionals, across its main offices in Greenwich (CT) and London, and a presence in Tokyo. Learn more at www.svpglobal.com.

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