Salvatore Giannetti III joined PennantPark in 2007 and is a Senior Partner. He is responsible for and oversees originating, underwriting, executing, and monitoring investments for the Firm, and serves as a Portfolio Manager. He also oversees various strategic initiatives for the Firm.
Sal started his career in investment banking at Chase Securities Inc. and its predecessor firms, Chemical Securities and Manufacturers Hanover. He was also a Managing Director at Bankers Trust / Deutsche Bank and UBS Investment Bank. Throughout his career, he has worked in the Investment Banking, Syndicated Loan, and Workout & Private Equity groups. In addition, Sal previously served on the Boards of American Gilsonite, PAS Technologies, UniversalPegasus International, and EnviroSolutions, among other companies.
Sal holds a BA from Hampden-Sydney College and is on the Board of Trustees. He also holds an MBA from The Mason School at The College of William & Mary.