Andrew Schardt
Drew is the Head of Investment Strategy, Co-Head of Investments and Co-Head of Direct Credit. As Head of Investment Strategy, Drew is responsible for shaping strategic portfolio decisions across the various investment strategies and product areas. In his capacity as Co-Head of Direct Credit, Drew helps oversee credit-related investment activities and co-manages the Direct Credit team. Drew is a member of the Investment Committee as well as the =Executive Committee.
Prior to joining Hamilton Lane in 2008, Drew focused on principal investing and advisory activities while at TCG Advisors, an Aerospace & Defense-focused merchant bank. Previously, Drew held positions with Holberg, Inc., a diversified private holding company, and he began his career in investment banking at Banc of America Securities.
Drew received an M.B.A from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a B.S. in Economics from Cornell University.
Featured Content
Episode 3 | Drew Schardt - Does Private Equity Really Care About Interest Rates?
Listen as Drew Schardt takes us through his response to this timely topic.
On The Tape: Interview with Drew Schardt
In Drew Schardt's interview with On The Tape, he breaks down the opportunity set within today's private credit market, tackles private market valuations, and shares his view on the macro environment.
What's It Worth?
Perhaps the most frequently asked question in today’s private market realm: How much is it worth? Rather than get caught up in conjecture, let’s turn instead to our trusty data toolkit to shed some light on the topic.
State of the Private Markets
Hear from senior executives as they discuss current environment, private markets valuations, and what we believe are the two most attractive sectors today.
Today’s Markets: Loaded for Bear
Take a deep breath. As an investor, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by current market conditions complete with sharp daily swings in the public markets, pesky inflation issues, geopolitical uncertainties and a growing risk of recession on the horizon. But, remember, we all knew this day would have to come.
ThinkAdvisor: 8 Reasons Private Equity Deserves Advisors’ Attention
Here are eight reasons why private equity, and private markets, deserve advisors’ attention, as presented by Hamilton Lane’s Drew Schardt, head of global investment strategy, and Steve Brennan, managing director and member of the investment committee, in a recent webinar.
What Are LPs Talking About?
Just like our signature Market Overview, in this preview we will endeavor to provide unique data and valuable insights – albeit on a smaller scale. Specifically, we thought we would explore a few of the big topics that LPs can’t stop talking about, woven together with and supported by a few pieces of our proprietary data.
Inflation: We've Seen This Movie Before…Or Have We?
The timing and magnitude of interest rate increases are challenging to predict, especially amid some of the varying economic indicators policy makers must weigh. While the world’s central bankers will want to ensure that global economies do not “overheat,” they must also be mindful of the sensitive economic recovery underway. That’s a delicate balancing act – even in times when there’s not a pandemic variable at play.
That Escalated Quickly
Who knew that the comedic genius of Mr. Ron Burgundy would capture the spirit of a multifaceted topic so well? And what is that topic, you ask? Well, what is nipping at the heels of COVID, QAnon, SPACs and WFH as the most discussed subject? Inflation. And the escalation of chatter around rising prices doesn’t look like it will subside anytime soon.
Rainy Days, Credit Quality and Market Conditions: 5 Key Considerations for Private Credit
In our first attempt at a "listicle" (yes, we are extremely hip), we're tackling some of the pros and cons around the current economic cycle, and taking a closer look at private credit as an asset class to see how it might fare. [Spoiler alert: We think private credit is a pretty good and relatively more predictable spot to be in when the going gets tough – whenever that may be.] Here's our list of some key considerations for private credit investors right now.
