Randy joined Entrust Global in January of 2024. He is the former President of the AFL-CIO Investment Trust Corporation (ITC), a service provider to the Union labor retirement investment community. He worked for the ITC and its sister organization the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust for a nearly 22 years. Randy also serves as an Executive Board Member for Holtz’s Heroes Foundation and Board Secretary of the Mikva Challenge National Board. He is proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame and received his MBA from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. While studying at the University of Notre Dame, Randy participated in football and track and enjoyed a short NFL career with the Green Bay Packers & the Philadelphia Eagles. Randy and his family reside in Washington, D.C.
The webcast will provide an overview of EnTrust Global’s maritime finance strategy (“Blue Ocean”). Blue Ocean – which is part of the firm’s broader maritime-focused Blue Ocean Group – was launched in August 2016 to capitalize on the demand for alternative sources of liquidity in this capital-intensive industry given the retrenchment of “traditional” bank lenders. Recognizing the need for specialized expertise to successfully target such opportunity, EnTrust identified industry veteran Svein Engh to lead the business.
The Blue Ocean strategy focuses mostly on private debt/direct lending opportunities in connection with small- and medium-sized companies in the maritime sector, including the origination of asset-backed financings and opportunistic purchases of such loans. In addition to the protection provided by hard assets, the targeted structures exhibit low correlation to traditional equities and fixed income, and also benefit from steady, predictable cash flows and robust financial covenants. The strategy also opportunistically invests in second lien, mezzanine, lease and equity structures.
Given the magnitude of the addressable market – global shipping represents a $1 trillion industry – and the ability to leverage the knowledge and network of EnTrust Global’s dedicated maritime specialists, EnTrust continues to expand the breadth of its Blue Ocean Group.
Speakers: Svein Engh and Randy Kinder
The webcast will provide an overview of EnTrust Global’s maritime finance strategy (“Blue Ocean”). Blue Ocean – which is part of the firm’s broader maritime-focused Blue Ocean Group – was launched in August 2016 to capitalize on the demand for alternative sources of liquidity in this capital-intensive industry given the retrenchment of “traditional” bank lenders. Recognizing the need for specialized expertise to successfully target such opportunity, EnTrust identified industry veteran Svein Engh to lead the business.
The Blue Ocean strategy focuses mostly on private debt/direct lending opportunities in connection with small- and medium-sized companies in the maritime sector, including the origination of asset-backed financings and opportunistic purchases of such loans. In addition to the protection provided by hard assets, the targeted structures exhibit low correlation to traditional equities and fixed income, and also benefit from steady, predictable cash flows and robust financial covenants. The strategy also opportunistically invests in second lien, mezzanine, lease and equity structures.
Given the magnitude of the addressable market – global shipping represents a $1 trillion industry – and the ability to leverage the knowledge and network of EnTrust Global’s dedicated maritime specialists, EnTrust continues to expand the breadth of its Blue Ocean Group.
Speakers: Svein Engh and Randy Kinder
EnTrust Global is a premier global asset management firm that specializes in offering a wide array of investment opportunities across various asset classes and strategies. With approximately $17.0 billion in total assets, the firm caters to the sophisticated needs of over 500 institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds. EnTrust Global is renowned for its extensive global infrastructure, which encompasses 11 offices worldwide, providing a unique vantage point to access and capitalize on international market trends. The firm's investment prowess is particularly highlighted in its specialized maritime and transportation investment platform, which leverages industry-specific expertise to target critical supply chain assets with potential for steady, predictable cash flows and inflation protection. EnTrust Global's commitment to innovation is matched by its dedication to sustainability and community engagement, ensuring that investments not only deliver robust financial performance but also contribute positively to environmental and social objectives. With a strategic focus on direct lending, long-term leases, and opportunistic equity investments, EnTrust Global is positioned as a leading investment platform for clients seeking tailored, strategic, and responsible exposure to essential global industries.