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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Return of Ariel Hazzard as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company and Conclusion of Charles Park’s Appointment as Interim Chief Compliance Officer of the Company
On January 27, 2025, Ariel Hazzard resumed her role as Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) of BlackRock Direct Lending Corp. (“the Company”) upon her return from parental leave. Charles Parks served as Interim CCO during Ms. Hazzard’s absence, and Mr. Park’s interim appointment ended upon Ms. Hazzard’s return.
Upon her return, Ms. Hazzard also resumed her roles as CCO of BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. and BlackRock Private Credit Fund.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BlackRock Direct Lending Corp. | ||
| Date: January 27, 2025 | By: | /s/ Laurence D. Paredes |
| Name: | Laurence D. Paredes | |
| Title: | Secretary | |