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PJ LaFemina, CFA

Executive Director

North America
Direct Lending
2029 Century Park East, Suite 860
Los Angeles, CA 90067
+1 (702) 812-9168
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Biography
PJ LaFemina, CFA

Executive Director

North America
Direct Lending
2029 Century Park East, Suite 860
Los Angeles, CA 90067
+1 (702) 812-9168
Contact PJ
Get in TouchDownload vCard

“We help companies challenge the status quo and consider new financing alternatives that support their goals and growth initiatives.”

About PJ

PJ LaFemina is an Executive Director in the Direct Lending group, located in Los Angeles. He leads the team responsible for originating and underwriting middle-market Direct Lending investments along the West Coast of the U.S. and Canada, managing the portfolio, and supporting the firm's fundraising efforts.

Joined PGIM in 2012
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BBA from The University of Washington; Chartered Financial Analyst® Designation
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