Art Pesavento recently joined Gemino Healthcare as a managing director based in Chicago, where he will be responsible for originating, structuring and funding healthcare asset-based credit facilities in the Midwest region.

Pesavento brings more than 20 years of asset-based lending experience in both portfolio management and marketing roles. Prior to joining Gemino he served in senior business development roles with NewStar Business Credit, HSBC and RBS Citizens.

“We are excited to add Art who has a strong track record in asset-based business development in the Midwest,” said Mark O’Brien, executive vice president of Business Development at Gemino. “He will strengthen our loan origination efforts in the region as we continue to grow our business.”