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Churchill’s Jessica Tannenbaum Named an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Churchill Asset Management LLC, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen providing customized financing solutions to private equity firms and their portfolio companies, today announced that Jessica Tannenbaum, Principal of Investor Relations and Marketing, is among the recipients of The M&A Advisor’s 13th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. The awards celebrate the accomplishments of mergers and acquisitions, financing and turnaround professionals, whose significant level of success while still under the age of 40 establishes them as emerging leaders in the industry.

“On behalf of the firm, I want to congratulate Jessica for this significant achievement. She has been an invaluable member of our team and we couldn’t be prouder of her talent and demonstrated leadership both at Churchill and in her own community,” said Ken Kencel, President and CEO of Churchill. “Jessica’s recognition marks the fourth year that Churchill has been represented as an industry leader through this award, and we all look forward to her continued growth and success.”

The 2022 award recipients were selected based on their career accomplishments, professional expertise, community service and philanthropic endeavors. They will be recognized in New York at the 2022 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on September 20-21 and the 2022 Future of Dealmaking Summit on November 15-16.

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 $39 billion of committed capital, Churchill provides first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy, best in class execution and investment are driven by more than 130 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. More information can be found at www.churchillam.com.

THE M&A ADVISOR

The M&A Advisor was founded in 1998 to offer insights and intelligence on M&A activities. Over the past twenty-two years we have established the premier global network of M&A, turnaround and finance professionals. Today, we have the privilege of presenting, recognizing the achievements of, and facilitating connections between the industry’s top performers throughout the world with a comprehensive range of services. To learn more visit www.maadvisor.com.

This material is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities, and is not provided in a fiduciary capacity. The information provided does not take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor, or suggest any specific course of action. Financial professionals should independently evaluate the risks associated with products or services and exercise independent judgment with respect to their clients. Churchill Asset Management is a registered investment advisor and majority-owned, indirect subsidiary of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America. Certain Nuveen products are advised by Nuveen Alternatives Advisors LLC, a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of TIAA, and distributed by Nuveen Securities, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC.

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