WhiteHorse Capital announced the promotion of Gina Provenzale, Jeff Wells and John Yeager to Managing Director. WhiteHorse is the direct lending affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a leading global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with $24 billion of equity capital under management.

Provenzale is based in Stamford and is responsible for structuring and executing financial solutions to mid-market and lower mid-market sponsors with a focus on providing senior debt, second lien debt, and unitranche debt products.

Wells, who is based in Dallas, is responsible for sourcing and executing middle market senior debt financings for non-sponsored borrowers. Jeff also provides coverage and support to a number of southwestern private equity clients.

Yeager is based in Chicago and is responsible for all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, transaction structuring and execution of post-closing operational strategies.

Stuart Aronson, Managing Director and Group Head of WhiteHorse, said, “We are excited to recognize the leadership contributions made by Gina, Jeff and John toward the growth of the WhiteHorse direct lending platform, and look forward to their continued success.”