Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE: BCSF) has appointed Amrit Kanwal as an independent director to its Board of Directors. The appointment takes effect November 4, 2026. Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (“BCSF” or the “Company”) shared the news today. This board appointment adds fresh financial leadership to the Company.
Kanwal will serve on the Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Compensation Committees. As a result, the Bain Capital Specialty Finance board now includes nine members. Six of them are independent directors.
In addition, Kanwal became an independent director of Bain Capital Private Credit on November 4, 2026. An affiliate of BCSF Advisors, LP externally manages this non-traded business development company. BCSF Advisors serves as the Company’s investment adviser. It is also a subsidiary of Bain Capital Credit, LP.
“As a proven executive leader and global strategist, Amrit will further bolster our Board’s capabilities and composition, and we welcome him to BCSF,” said Michael Ewald, Chief Executive Officer of BCSF. “His breadth of expertise in finance, treasury, and strategy and deep governance background will be a valuable resource to the Board as we continue to deliver shareholder value.”
Veteran Finance Leader Brings Global Board Experience
Kanwal is an accomplished C-suite executive leader and board director. He brings extensive financial and strategic expertise across financial services, mutual funds, and consumer goods.
Currently, he serves as an independent director for Columbia Threadneedle Investments. He also holds a directorship at the Arete Newbury Fund. Previously, he held board positions at MFS Investment Management, Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management, Meridian Funds, and PanAgora Asset Management, among others.
At MFS Investment Management, Kanwal spent 16 years as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. During that tenure, he drove global expansion. Moreover, he grew enterprise earnings more than sixfold.
Before MFS, Kanwal served as Chief Financial Officer of Putnam Investments. There, he successfully led corporate turnaround and stabilization strategies. Ultimately, he orchestrated the firm’s sale to Great-West Lifeco Inc. in 2007.
“I have long admired Bain Capital as a firm for its partnership approach and the rigor and discipline they bring to investing,” said Mr. Kanwal. “I am proud to join BCSF’s Board and look forward to collaborating closely with my fellow directors to continue to drive the Company’s long-term success.”
Career Background and Community Involvement
Earlier in his career, Kanwal worked in corporate development and finance roles at Miller Brewing, Pepsi-Cola, and Sequa Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.
Kanwal’s engagement extends further, as he is also contributing to youth development and philanthropic activities in sports. He is currently a member of the board of the US Squash Foundation. Overall, Kanwal’s appointment improves governance policy at Bain Capital Specialty Finance, thereby ensuring long-term growth of the Company.
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