Gena Badillo

Director & Head of Private Funds - Credit

Professional Overview
Gena Badillo is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in the private equity and investment management industry. As the Director and Head of Private Funds - Credit at BC Partners, she oversees the firm's credit-focused private fund offerings, leveraging her deep understanding of the credit markets and expertise in portfolio management.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her current role at BC Partners, Gena is responsible for leading the firm's private credit investment strategies, including the identification, evaluation, and execution of credit investment opportunities. She works closely with the investment team to develop and implement the firm's credit investment thesis, with a focus on generating consistent, risk-adjusted returns for BC Partners' investors. Under Gena's leadership, the private credit platform has experienced significant growth, with assets under management reaching $5 billion as of 2022.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Gena served as the Fund Controller at BC Partners, where she was instrumental in the firm's financial reporting and fund operations. Before joining BC Partners, she held positions at The Blackstone Group, including Assistant Vice President and Associate, where she gained valuable experience in deal execution, asset management, and client relationship management. Gena began her career as an Audit Experienced Associate at PwC, where she honed her financial analysis and reporting skills.

Academic Background
Gena holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, where she graduated cum laude. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).

Areas of Expertise

• Private credit investment strategies

• Portfolio management and risk mitigation

• Financial modeling and investment analysis

• Fund operations and investor reporting

• Client relationship management

• Leadership and team development

Professional Impact
Under Gena's leadership, the private credit platform at BC Partners has consistently outperformed industry benchmarks, delivering strong risk-adjusted returns to the firm's investors. She has been instrumental in expanding the firm's credit investment capabilities, leading the successful fundraising and deployment of several private credit funds. Gena's expertise and strategic vision have positioned BC Partners as a leading player in the private credit space, attracting institutional investors and solidifying the firm's reputation as a trusted partner.

Conclusion
With her extensive finance background, deep industry knowledge, and proven track record of success, Gena Badillo is a respected leader in the private equity and investment management industry. As the Director and Head of Private Funds - Credit at BC Partners, she continues to drive the firm's growth and innovation in the credit markets, creating value for investors and delivering on the firm's commitment to excellence.