Craig Shirey serves as Managing Director at Corinthia, where he focuses on our origination efforts, with 27 years of industry experience, Craig brings a deep understanding of credit markets and a proven track record of building successful lending platforms.
Before joining Corinthia, Craig was a Partner at Ares Management, where he spent 14 years shaping the firm’s direct lending strategy and where he founded and led the Direct Lending Capital Markets team, playing a pivotal role in expanding their reach and capabilities.
Craig’s career began at Heller Financial in 1998, followed by key roles at Bank of Ireland across underwriting, capital markets, and portfolio management. His journey reflects a consistent commitment to innovation, leadership, and delivering value to clients. Craig holds a Bachelor of Science from Villanova University.