Thomas Okel
Chairman at BARINGS GLOBAL SHORT DURATION HIGH YIELD FUND
Net worth: 243 544 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Thomas W.
Okel's current jobs include being the Chairman at Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund, the Lead Independent Director at Barings BDC, Inc., the Director at Barings Capital Investment Corp., and the Director at Barings Private Credit Corp.
Mr. Okel's former jobs include being the Executive Director at Catawba Lands Conservancy from 2011 to 2019, a Trustee at Barings Funds Trust from 2013 to 2021, a Trustee at Davidson College, and the Global Head-Syndicated Capital Markets at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. from 1998 to 2010.
He also served as a Trustee at Horizon Funds Management LLC.
Mr. Okel's education includes an undergraduate degree from Davidson College and a graduate degree from Kellogg School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BARINGS BDC, INC.
0.02% | 2024-03-07 | 20,037 ( 0.02% ) | 186 344 $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2023-06-08 | 4,000 ( 0.02% ) | 57 200 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Thomas Okel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BARINGS GLOBAL SHORT DURATION HIGH YIELD FUND | Chairman | - |
| BARINGS BDC, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-08-01 |
Barings Capital Investment Corp.
 Barings Capital Investment Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Barings Capital Investment Corp. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
Barings Private Credit Corp.
 Barings Private Credit Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Barings Private Credit Corp. operates as an investment fund. The private company is based in Charlotte, NC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
Former positions of Thomas Okel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Barings Funds Trust | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
Catawba Lands Conservancy
 Catawba Lands Conservancy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catawba Lands Conservancy operates as a land trust that conserves and manages land for public benefit. The firm by conserving land, it improves water and air quality, and protecting wildlife habitats, farmland and open natural spaces. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC). | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-12-31 |
Horizon Funds Management LLC
 Horizon Funds Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Horizon Funds Management LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Marietta, Georgia. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Davidson College | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Thomas Okel
| Davidson College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Kellogg School of Management | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
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Barings BDC, Inc.
 Barings BDC, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Barings BDC, Inc., a traded fund, seeks investment opportunities in middle-market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA ranging from $5 - $75 million and revenues between $20 and $300 million. The fund targets companies operating in energy minerals, distribution services, health services, consumer services, transportation and communication. It provides financing in the form of debt, mezzanine and equity for debt, mezzanine, growth, buyout, LBO and MBO capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $5 - $50 million. It acts as co-investor and takes minority interest. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
| Barings Funds Trust | Miscellaneous |
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Catawba Lands Conservancy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catawba Lands Conservancy operates as a land trust that conserves and manages land for public benefit. The firm by conserving land, it improves water and air quality, and protecting wildlife habitats, farmland and open natural spaces. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Commercial Services |
Horizon Funds Management LLC
Horizon Funds Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Horizon Funds Management LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Marietta, Georgia. | Finance |
Barings Capital Investment Corp.
Barings Capital Investment Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Barings Capital Investment Corp. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
Barings Private Credit Corp.
Barings Private Credit Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Barings Private Credit Corp. operates as an investment fund. The private company is based in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC). | Finance |
Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund
 Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund is a non-diversified closed-ended investment fund. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current income with capital preservation. The company was founded on May 20, 2011 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Miscellaneous |
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