Houlihan Lokey announced that Brad Boggess has joined as a Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group. Based in Atlanta, Boggess will leverage his deep finance and operational expertise as well as his senior-level relationships with countless private equity and private credit managers for the benefit of the firm.

Boggess joins the firm after spending the past six years at Blackstone as Head of Asset Management for Blackstone Credit and Insurance. While there, he was responsible for driving operational improvement in the portfolio, overseeing the most challenged investments, and monitoring portfolio company performance. Prior to joining Blackstone, Boggess led private equity asset management for Hudson Advisors, the asset management affiliate of Lone Star Funds.
 
“Bringing someone of Brad’s caliber on board underscores our dedication to attracting top-tier talent, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in our Capital Markets Group,” said Chris Dunlop, Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Markets Group. “Brad’s operationally focused expertise and long-standing, deep relationships with global asset managers complement and strengthen Houlihan Lokey’s core financing capabilities and existing client relationships. His unwavering dedication to excellent client service aligns perfectly with our culture.”
 
“I am pleased to be joining the remarkable team at Houlihan Lokey,” added Mr. Boggess. “The Capital Markets team is widely recognized as the industry leader. I’m looking forward to collaborating with my colleagues to ensure we continue delivering exceptional service to our international client base.”