Harris’s 26North Builds Direct-Lending Team With Goldman Vets

26North Partners, the investment firm started by Apollo Global Management Inc. co-founder Josh Harris, named seven new partners for an array of roles as it starts a direct-lending business.

The spree of senior hires includes three former managing directors from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. who will help build out the direct-lending business under the leadership of Brendan McGovern, according to a statement Wednesday. 26North tapped David Yuto head credit, while Michael Mastropaolo and Jordan Walter co-head origination.

Harris’s firm also hired Larry Berg, a senior partner at Apollo, and Jon Garcia, a senior partner ...