Ballast Rock Expands Private Credit Strategy with Max Jackson Appointment

Ballast Rock, a diversified investment management firm, has appointed Max Jackson as Managing Director and Private Credit Portfolio Manager, marking a significant expansion of its investment capabilities in the private credit sector.

Jackson brings extensive experience in investment banking and financial services to his new role. Previously a Vice President at KeyBanc's Utilities, Power & Renewable Energy Capital Markets team, he has advised on more than $1 billion in transactions and over 500 assets across multiple industries.

The appointment underscores Ballast Rock's strategic focus on the private credit market, which has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments in financial services. Simon O'Shea, the firm's Chief Investment Officer, highlighted Jackson's expertise in identifying and sourcing private credit opportunities.

With a background that includes roles at MVP Capital, Fifth Third Securities, and four years as a senior auditor at Deloitte, Jackson's professional trajectory demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of financial markets. His educational background from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied Business-Economics with minors in Environmental Systems and Accounting, further reinforces his strategic approach.

Jackson's addition to Ballast Rock is expected to enhance the firm's capabilities in evaluating private credit across multiple industries, leveraging the company's established experience in real estate and investment management.