Matt Theodorakis

In this enlightening discussion, Matt Theodorakis, co-head of European direct lending at Ares and a seasoned expert in private credit and M&A markets, shares insights on the normalizing M&A landscape. He highlights increased investor confidence and anticipated deal-making activity. Theodorakis also explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on risk management in finance, asserting that leveraging AI could revolutionize decision-making within lending. He emphasizes the promising growth trajectory in European direct lending amidst a shifting economic environment.