NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Marathon Asset Management, a leading global credit investment manager, announced today that Joseph Griffin has become the firm’s newest Partner. Mr. Griffin, who joined Marathon 12 years ago, will continue to serve as Senior Portfolio Manager for the firm’s Commercial Real Estate business, including loan origination and CMBS trading, while serving on Marathon’s Investment Committee.
“Joe’s promotion to Partner at Marathon is a testament to his exceptional investment acumen, industry expertise, and leadership,” said Bruce Richards, Co-Founder and CEO of Marathon. “His unwavering dedication and significant contributions to our firm and investors have earned him respect from both colleagues and clients. Joe will continue collaborating directly with property owners and operators to provide innovative lending solutions and capital to facilitate growth and stability in the real estate business.”
“I am honored to be named a Partner as we continue to expand Marathon’s global credit investment platform,” said Griffin. “I look forward to the continued growth of our Commercial Real Estate platform across both Private and Liquid CRE Credit strategies. Our dual mandate has equipped our team with vast insight into proprietary underwriting and market intelligence that informs Marathon’s investment thesis, its credit decisions, and protects our clients’ capital. Marathon’s differentiated approach creates a clear competitive advantage that allows the firm to swiftly identify attractive credit opportunities and invest prudently and confidently.”
“Joe has been instrumental to the firm’s growth over his many years at Marathon,” said Louis Hanover, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer. “We deeply value his positive impact and are thrilled to welcome him to our Partnership as the leader of Marathon’s Commercial Real Estate business.”
About Marathon Asset Management
Marathon Asset Management, L.P. is a premier global credit manager, specializing in public and private credit markets with over $23 billion in assets under management. Founded in 1998, Marathon has built a comprehensive platform across the credit spectrum, offering expertise in direct lending, asset-based lending, and opportunistic credit strategies, along with multi-asset public credit that includes broadly syndicated loans, CLOs, high yield bonds, emerging market debt, and structured credit (ABS, RMBS, CMBS). The firm is known for its ability to provide flexible capital solutions to companies in transition and its deep understanding of complex credit structures across multiple asset classes and sectors. Under the leadership of Co-Founders Bruce Richards (CEO) and Louis Hanover (CIO), Marathon has grown into a global presence, employing nearly 200 professionals, including 10 Partners, across offices in New York City, London, Miami, Los Angeles, and Luxembourg. With a focus on delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns, Marathon leverages its extensive industry experience, proprietary research, and disciplined investment approach to navigate dynamic market conditions. As a Registered Investment Adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Marathon remains committed to upholding the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility and transparency.
For more information, please visit www.marathonfund.com.
