Stuart Hawkins is the Head of Private Credit UK and a Managing Director at Ardian, where he leads the firms direct lending strategy. An Economics graduate from the University of Warwick, his career includes senior director roles at TPG Specialty Lending and Babson Capital Europe before his progression at Ardian.
Stuart is a featured speaker at institutional investor forums, discussing direct lending opportunities created by shifts in the European leveraged loans market.
Stuart Hawkins
Head of Private Credit UK & Managing Director at Ardian
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Topics They Care About
Direct Lending
He recently spoke on a panel about direct lending opportunities and navigating current market factors, highlighting his expertise in this specific investment strategy.
Private Credit Funds
His team is launching its sixth-generation fund after successfully closing the previous fund at €4 billion, showing his focus on fundraising and deployment.
Leveraged Loan Markets
He actively follows and comments on the market shifts created by the gradual withdrawal of European banks from leveraged lending.
Media Appearances
Stuart Hawkins | Ardian – Private Credit Team Profile. Featured in Ardian
Work History
1-2023
Head of Private Credit UK & Managing Director at Ardian
12-2020 - 1-2023
Managing Director at Ardian
12-2018 - 12-2020
Director at Ardian
5-2015 - 12-2018
Director at TPG Specialty Lending
12-2006 - 5-2015
Director at Babson Capital Europe
2005 - 2006
Leveraged Finance at UBS
Education
2002 - 2005
Economics from University of Warwick
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Location : Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Head of Private Credit UK & Managing Director at Ardian
