Brent Humphries

Brent Humphries is the President and founding member of AB Private Credit Investors, the middle market direct lending platform of AllianceBernstein.12 He joined AB in 2014 and has primary responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the private credit business.3

Professional Background

Humphries has extensive experience in the private credit industry. Prior to joining AB, he and his founding team members were involved with Barclays Private Credit Partners from 2008 until they launched Alliance Bernstein Private Credit Investors in the spring of 2014.1

AB Private Credit Investors

Under Humphries' leadership, AB Private Credit Investors has grown significantly:

• The platform now manages more than $14.5 billion in capital1
• It has become one of the leading middle market direct lenders1
• The firm focuses on providing loans to companies that are typically private equity-backed, filling a gap left by banks due to regulatory reasons1

Investment Focus

AB Private Credit Investors, under Humphries' direction, specializes in:

• Middle market companies with enterprise values ranging from $250 million to over $1 billion1
• Direct origination and privately negotiated terms1
• Particular emphasis on software and SaaS companies with recurring revenue1
• Investments in fiber-related sectors and healthcare1

Expertise and Approach

Humphries emphasizes the importance of deep sector expertise within his team, with members having 10-15+ years of experience in specific industries.1 This approach allows AB Private Credit Investors to differentiate itself in the market and compete effectively in the core middle market segment.

Brent Humphries holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, which complements his extensive experience in the private credit sector.