Howard Sharp

Howard Sharp, Chairman and Co-Head of Direct Lending at Alcentra, shares his 35 years of credit market expertise. He delves into the evolving landscape of European direct lending, emphasizing the importance of relationships with private equity sponsors. The conversation highlights investment preferences in resilient sectors like healthcare and digital transformation. Sharp also discusses the implications of changing interest rates on valuations and future mergers and acquisitions, forecasting growth opportunities in this dynamic market.