Alper Kilic has been named as head of alternative credit at asset management firm Ninety One, according to a news release.
Kilic will be based in London and be responsible for the current emerging market alternative credit platform, as well as developing a broader set of investment solutions for clients. He will lead a team of over 40 investment professionals across the firm’s private credit and infrastructure capabilities.
Ninety One recently announced the first close of the Africa Credit Opportunities Fund 3, having raised $260 million. In April 2024, the firm launched the emerging market transition debt strategy, which looks to develop investment into the EM energy transition.
“Alper’s depth and breadth of experience, as well as his leadership, will be instrumental as we continue to build out our emerging market alternative credit platform, while delivering long-term value to our clients,” said Mimi Ferrini, co-chief investment officer at Ninety One, in the news release.
Prior to joining Ninety One, Kilic was global head of project and export finance at Standard Chartered Bank. Kilic began his career at Citibank, where he worked in both the Istanbul and London offices specializing in corporate finance and structured trade finance.
Ninety One had assets under management of £127.4 billion ($170.4 billion) as of Sep. 30.
