Head of Americas Leveraged Finance, CPPIB
Responsible Investment
Strengthening underwriting discipline and long-term value preservation.
Our Commitment
Effective risk management is central to our fiduciary responsibility to investors. We weave material responsible investment considerations into our underwriting and portfolio management processes to support risk assessment and the preservation of long-term value.
“At its core, responsible investment is focused on assessing the broader financial and reputational implications of our decisions, guided by a disciplined, risk-driven mindset.”
Our Approach
Integrated Across Our Investment Process
Antares is a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (“PRI”), underscoring our commitment to integrating material responsible investment factors across the Antares platform, from initial loan to monitoring throughout the lifecycle of an investment, as a key component of sound credit decision-making.
We incorporate relevant factors into our investment process through a tailored approach to each asset class. We leverage the power of our scaled portfolio and deep sponsor relationships to engage with sponsors and borrowers, supporting risk assessment and informed decision-making, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.
Governance
Oversight and Accountability
Responsible investment is embedded across our platform, supported by a clear governance structure that promotes consistency, accountability, and transparency.
A dedicated Responsible Investment team leads framework development and integration across the investment lifecycle, working closely with investment professionals who apply these considerations in underwriting, decision-making, and portfolio management.
Our approach is supported by active oversight from senior leadership, including our owners, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and dedicated Responsible Investment team, ensuring accountability and consistent application across the platform.
Our governance structure includes:
- Executive leadership: Provides strategic direction and accountability
- Responsible Investment team: Drives day-to-day execution and integration
- Steering Committee: Cross-functional senior oversight and guidance
- Working Group: Broad engagement, knowledge sharing, and alignment across the firm
Executive-level Commitment
Allie Bradford
Doug Cannaliato
Co-Head of Originations
29 years in the industry28 years with Antares and its predecessors
Tyler Lindblad
Chief Investment Officer
40 years in the industry30 years with Antares and its predecessorsDedicated Team
Emily Anderson
Managing Director
22 years in the industry20 years with Antares and its predecessors
Lynsey Connell
Senior Vice President
17 years in the industry1 years with Antares and its predecessors
Lauren Marks
Vice President
13 years in the industry9 years with Antares and its predecessorsCross-Functional Involvement
Andra Portnoy
Vice President
11 years in the industry8 years with Antares and its predecessors
Chris Hawketts
Senior Vice President
16 years in the industry2 years with Antares and its predecessors
Kyle Blumer
Senior Vice President
24 years in the industry11 years with Antares and its predecessors
Sheila Brown
Managing Director
26 years in the industry3 years with Antares and its predecessors
Transparency
Alignment with Industry Frameworks
Our ability to navigate and evolve in a constantly changing regulatory environment is key to managing risk. We strive to keep our stakeholders updated on the progress of our responsible investment journey and align with industry best practices established by several key frameworks.
Reporting
Our Progress
Responsible investment is embedded in how we evaluate risk, structure investments, and manage portfolios. These documents outline our governance, integration framework, and engagement approach.