Monroe Capital is expanding its presence and coverage in Canada with the addition of Mark Sturrock, who will lead its origination efforts in Canada. Sturrock will be based in Toronto.

“We are very excited to have Mark as part of the Monroe Capital team,” said Ted Koenig, president & CEO of Monroe Capital. “The expansion of our product offering in Canada is consistent with our plan to deepen our presence in the middle market throughout North America. Mark will be responsible for leading the firm’s Canadian lending efforts in private equity sponsored and non-sponsored transactions.”

Prior to Monroe, Sturrock was a senior managing director at Salus Capital Partners, senior director & team leader at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and director of originations and senior vice president at Wells Fargo Foothill Canada, following 21 years at Royal Bank of Canada.

Sturrock has nearly 30 years of experience in the Canadian debt market, asset based lending, commercial lending and international trade.