Michael D. Haddad
Head — Asset-Based Lending

Michael Haddad serves as a Managing Director of the company and Head of NewStar Business Credit, the company's asset-based lending division. He also serves as a member of the firm's Management Committee.

Mr. Haddad joined the company from CORE Business Credit, which was acquired by NewStar in November 2010. He founded CORE Business Credit in August 2007 and served as its chief Executive Officer. Mr. Haddad has more than 35 years of leadership experience in the financial services and banking industry. He has successfully built market share and enhanced profitability at top-tier companies in both independent and regulated environments nationally and internationally on numerous occasions.

Previously, Mr. Haddad had co-founded Marquette Business Credit in early 2004 where he served as Executive Vice President. At Marquette he built a variety of product capabilities and total committed credit facilities exceeded $200 million in the first 16 months of operations. Prior to Marquette, Mr. Haddad was President and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Business Credit Corporation and its predecessor company Fidelity Funding Financial Group.

Mr. Haddad received his B.A. in Political Science and Accounting, and his M.B.A. from St. John's University in Accounting. Michael also serves on the Board of Directors of several organizations including the Commercial Finance Association and other not-for-profit entities.

8080 N. Central Expressway
Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75206
P 214.242.5801
mhaddad@newstarfin.com