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Barings BDC CEO Eric Lloyd to Resign; Thomas McDonnell Appointed CEO Effective January 1, 2026
Barings BDC, Inc.
- CEO Eric Lloyd notified his resignation effective December 31, 2025; he will continue as Executive Chairman.
- Thomas Q. McDonnell appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Lloyd.
- McDonnell previously served as Managing Director at Barings and helped raise over $15 billion in fundraising.
- McDonnell held roles at Patriarch Partners, Bank of America, and JP Morgan Chase, focusing on credit and portfolio strategy.
- Lloyd's resignation is not due to any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies, or accounting.