Marathon hires direct lending chief from Modern Bank

• Curt Lueker joins as New York firm looks to expand direct lending business in US
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Marathon Asset Management, the $20bn credit specialist, has hired a new MD to lead its sponsor coverage and direct lending business.

Curt Lueker, who will also sit on the firm’s investment committee, has joined as managing director from Modern Bank, where he was chief lending officer and head of commercial markets.