Churchill Asset Management LLC (“Churchill” or the “Firm”), an investment specialist of Nuveen, was named the 2024 “Private Markets Manager of the Year” at the Local Authority Pension Funds (LAPF) Investment Awards. This was the second time the Firm received this accolade, having also won in 2021.

The LAPF Investments Awards celebrate outstanding achievements of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the largest pension schemes in the U.K., as well as the top advisers in the U.K. public sector arena. Winners were honored at a black-tie gala on October 3, 2024 in London.

“We are honored to accept this distinguished award once again, which highlights the continued strength and scale of our middle market private capital platform,” said Ken Kencel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Churchill. “I believe this recognition underscores our deep commitment to serving the needs of the LGPS and our investors more broadly. We are very grateful for the ongoing partnership and support of our clients.”

The LAPF judging panel was comprised of individuals from seven pension funds, who determined the “Private Markets Manager of the Year” finalists and ultimate winner by evaluating investment performance, client service, stewardship, risk management and innovation.

About Churchill Asset Management LLC

Churchill, an investment specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to middle-market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $50 billion of committed capital, we provide first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy, execution and investment are driven by approximately 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. To learn more about Churchill, visit https://www.churchillam.com.

Nuveen, LLC provides investment solutions through its investment specialists. Churchill Asset Management is a registered investment advisor and an affiliate of Nuveen, LLC.

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