BlackRock Private Credit Fund COO Resigns; Dan Worrell Named Successor

What Happened BlackRock Private Credit Fund filed an 8‑K on Sept. 25, 2026 reporting that Patrick Wolfe informed the company on Sept. 22, 2026 that he will resign as Chief Operating Officer effective at the close of business on December 18, 2026 to pursue opportunities outside BlackRock. The Board appointed Dan Worrell as the Company’s new COO on Sept. 25, 2026, with that appointment also effective at the close of business on December 18, 2026.

Key Details

• Filing date: Sept. 25, 2026 (Form 8‑K, Item 5.02 — executive changes).
• Resignation notice: Patrick Wolfe notified the company on Sept. 22, 2026; resignation effective Dec. 18, 2026.
• Successor: Dan Worrell appointed COO effective Dec. 18, 2026; he currently serves as President of the Company and of BlackRock Direct Lending Corp. and BlackRock TCP Capital Corp.
• Background on Worrell: Managing Director at BlackRock, formerly Co‑CIO of the funds (Nov. 6, 2024–Sept. 2, 2026), senior member of Private Financing Solutions, MBA (Columbia).
• No reported disagreement: Wolfe’s resignation is stated not to be the result of any disagreement with the Company or BlackRock, Inc. No related‑party transactions or family relationships requiring disclosure were reported.

Why It Matters This is an executive leadership change that appears orderly and planned: a named successor (Dan Worrell) is an existing senior executive with operational and investment experience across BlackRock’s private lending platform. For investors, the filing signals continuity in management and strategy rather than an abrupt departure; the company did not report any disputes or related‑party issues. The 8‑K does not disclose compensation or material changes to company strategy, so monitor future filings or proxy statements for any additional governance or pay details.