Brian Keenan

Director
Private Credit
Chicago
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Brian participates in the origination, evaluation and monitoring of Northleaf’s private credit investments in North America.

Prior to joining Northleaf in 2026, Brian was a Director at First Eagle Alternative Credit, where he was involved in evaluating, structuring, underwriting and monitoring private credit investments for middle-market private equity-owned businesses. Previously, Brian was a Restructuring Associate at Houlihan Lokey. Brian began his career at Eaton Vance Management.

Brian received a Bachelor of Science in Management and Theology from Boston College and a Masters in Business Administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.  Brian is also a CFA Charterholder.