Encina Private Credit (EPC) announced the appointment of two key executives who will significantly contribute to the company's growth and expansion.

Ian Nalix has joined the company as Managing Director of Originations, and Brian White has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets.

Ian Nalix, a seasoned industry veteran with 30 years of experience, will be focused expanding EPC's network of relationships with direct lenders, serving as a reliable first-out lending partner for delivering unitranche solutions to borrowers. Nalix's extensive background includes tenures at institutions such as Silicon Valley Bank, MidCap Financial, CIT, and Credit Suisse.

Brian White brings 15 years of relevant industry experience to his role as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets. He will be responsible for building out EPC's roster of bank and non-bank syndication partners while leading the syndication process. White's previous experience includes working at Macquarie and Merrill Lynch.

Mike Hensinger, President & Chief Commercial Officer at EPC, said, "These strategic hires will enable EPC to be even more active in the market, increase deal origination, and close larger deals, allowing us to become a more important partner to a growing number of direct lenders. Ian and Brian's expertise will be invaluable as we continue to scale our business and provide best-in-class lending solutions to our clients."