Leadership Transition at Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund

In a significant leadership change, Jeffrey Levin has stepped down as CEO of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL), effective immediately, according to a recent SEC filing.

New Leadership Team Announced

The Board of Directors has named Michael Occi, the current President, as the new CEO. The filing clarified that Levin's resignation was "not the result of any disagreement with the Company."

Strengthening the Executive Team

Further bolstering its leadership, MSDL announced the appointments of Ashwin Krishnan as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), alongside Orit Mizrachi and Jeffrey Day as co-presidents, signaling a new chapter for the fund.