Golub Capital completed several promotions within its direct lending team, positioning the firm for continued growth of its sponsor finance platform.

Spyro Alexopoulos has been promoted to co-head of direct lending, a role he will share with the team’s current leader, Gregory Cashman. Alexopoulos joined Golub Capital in 2007 and was previously head of originations. He is a member of the firm’s investment committee.

Matthew Fulk has been promoted to senior managing director, head of originations, overseeing the firm’s team of originators and managing overall sponsor coverage. Fulk joined Golub Capital in 2004.

Jason Van Dussen, Marc Robinson, Robert Tuchscherer, Joseph Capasso and Gail Carmody will also be taking on additional responsibilities as part of the firm’s direct lending leadership expansion.

“Our mission is to be best in sponsor finance, and we see significant opportunity ahead to further build our Direct Lending business,” David Golub, president of Golub Capital, said. “These expanded leadership roles in Direct Lending will enhance our ability to deliver for all our stakeholders as the business continues to grow.”

“Each of these individuals has been an outstanding contributor to the success of our Direct Lending business for many years,” Gregory Cashman, co-head of direct lending at Golub Capital, said. “Together, we look forward to providing the reliable, compelling and creative financing solutions that make Golub Capital a preferred financing partner for sponsors.”