Clare B.
About Clare B.
Clare B. serves as the Lead Global Sponsor Coverage for Direct Origination at Apollo's MidCap Financial and is a co-founder of MidCap Financial. With extensive experience in financial services, she has held leadership roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, and has significantly contributed to the growth of MidCap Financial since its establishment in 2008.
Current Role at Apollo
Clare B. serves as the Lead Global Sponsor Coverage for Direct Origination at Apollo's MidCap Financial. In this role, she focuses on building relationships with financial sponsors and enhancing the origination of direct lending opportunities. Her tenure at Apollo began in 2015, and she has contributed to the growth and strategic direction of the organization within the specialty finance sector.
Leadership at MidCap Financial
Clare B. is the President of Financial Sponsors & Leveraged Finance at MidCap Financial, a company she co-founded in 2008. Under her leadership, MidCap Financial has expanded its services and grown to manage over $20 billion in commitments as of January 2020. She has played a significant role in establishing MidCap as a key player in the middle market finance space, focusing on providing tailored financial solutions.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before her current roles, Clare B. held several prominent positions in the finance industry. She worked as a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Capital from 2003 to 2008, where she gained extensive experience in capital markets. Prior to that, she served as a Managing Director at Bank of America from 1999 to 2001. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in financial services and sponsor coverage.
Education and Academic Background
Clare B. studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. This educational background has equipped her with a solid understanding of economic principles and financial markets, which she has applied throughout her career in finance.
Industry Contributions
Clare B. has been instrumental in providing debt solutions to companies with EBITDA exceeding $100 million across various industries. Her expertise in leveraged finance and sponsor coverage has contributed to the growth of MidCap Financial and its reputation as a reliable partner for middle-market companies seeking financial support.