Ares Executive and Leadership Team

Michael Arougheti, the Partner, Director, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Ares, directs the firm's overarching strategic vision and global investment initiatives. Arougheti oversees the integration of credit, real estate, and private equity platforms to ensure consistent capital deployment for institutional and individual investors. By aligning long-term growth objectives with market opportunities, the Chief Executive Officer maintains the firm's competitive edge across diverse financial landscapes. Michael Arougheti drives the expansion of investment solutions, fostering a culture of disciplined risk management and operational excellence. This leadership role involves constant engagement with the Board to refine corporate governance and enhance shareholder value. Through the execution of complex financial strategies, the Chief Executive Officer secures the firm's position as a premier alternative investment manager, consistently delivering robust performance across global markets while navigating evolving economic conditions.

Jarrod Phillips, the Chief Financial Officer at Ares, manages the firm's comprehensive financial reporting, capital allocation, and fiscal integrity. Phillips oversees the internal controls and accounting frameworks that support global investment activities across credit and infrastructure sectors. By optimizing the balance sheet and ensuring regulatory compliance, the Chief Financial Officer provides the necessary stability for sustained growth. Jarrod Phillips directs the financial planning and analysis teams to monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for operational efficiency. This leadership role requires close collaboration with other C-suite members to align fiscal strategies with the firm's broader investment goals. Through rigorous oversight of financial operations, the Chief Financial Officer strengthens the firm's market position, ensuring that capital is deployed effectively to meet the needs of institutional investors while maintaining transparency and accountability in all financial reporting processes.

Scott Lem, the Chief Financial Officer & Public Credit Funds, Finance & Accounting Partner at Ares, directs the financial operations specifically tailored to the public credit funds division. Lem oversees the accounting standards and reporting accuracy for these specialized investment vehicles, ensuring alignment with broader corporate financial policies. By managing the complexities of public credit markets, the Chief Financial Officer & Public Credit Funds, Finance & Accounting Partner supports the firm's ability to provide flexible financing solutions. Scott Lem coordinates with investment teams to track fund performance and optimize liquidity management. This leadership role involves maintaining rigorous financial oversight to protect investor interests while facilitating the growth of the public credit portfolio. Through precise accounting practices and strategic financial planning, Lem ensures that the public credit funds operate with maximum efficiency, contributing significantly to the overall financial health and market reputation of the firm.

Christina Oh, the Partner, Chief Financial Officer, Private Equity at Ares, directs the financial management and reporting for the private equity division. Oh oversees the valuation processes, fund accounting, and financial performance tracking for private equity investments. By ensuring the accuracy of financial data, the Partner, Chief Financial Officer, Private Equity supports the firm's ability to make informed investment decisions and provide transparent reporting to investors. Christina Oh coordinates with the private equity investment teams to monitor portfolio health and optimize capital structures. This leadership role involves maintaining rigorous financial controls to manage risk and enhance the performance of private equity assets. Through the application of specialized financial expertise, Oh contributes to the firm's success in the private equity sector, ensuring that all financial operations are aligned with the firm's broader strategic objectives and commitment to delivering superior investment solutions.

Sidney Tso, the Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer Asia Credit at Ares, directs the financial operations for the credit business within the Asian market. Tso oversees the regional accounting, financial reporting, and capital management activities that support credit investment strategies. By navigating the unique regulatory and economic landscape of Asia, the Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer Asia Credit ensures that the firm's credit operations remain compliant and efficient. Sidney Tso coordinates with regional investment teams to track fund performance and manage liquidity requirements. This leadership role involves implementing financial strategies that facilitate growth and risk mitigation in the Asian credit sector. Through the application of regional financial expertise, Tso supports the firm's global mission, ensuring that the credit division in Asia operates with the same level of discipline and excellence as the firm's other global investment platforms.

Tae-Sik Yoon, the Partner, Chief Financial Officer, Ares Real Estate Group and Ares Private Equity Group at Ares, directs the financial oversight for both the real estate and private equity divisions. Yoon oversees the consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, and capital allocation strategies for these two major investment groups. By managing the financial complexities of both sectors, the Partner, Chief Financial Officer, Ares Real Estate Group and Ares Private Equity Group ensures that resources are allocated to maximize investment performance. Tae-Sik Yoon coordinates with the leadership of both groups to monitor financial health and identify opportunities for operational synergy. This leadership role involves maintaining rigorous financial standards to support the firm's growth and risk management objectives. Through the application of comprehensive financial expertise, Yoon ensures that both the real estate and private equity groups operate with financial discipline, contributing to the firm's overall success and market impact.

Tina St. Pierre, the Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Secondaries at Ares, directs the operational infrastructure for the firm's secondaries investment business. St. Pierre oversees the execution of complex secondary market transactions, ensuring that internal processes support rapid capital deployment and portfolio management. By streamlining operational workflows, the Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Secondaries enhances the firm's capacity to provide liquidity solutions to institutional investors. Tina St. Pierre coordinates with cross-functional teams to integrate new assets and manage the lifecycle of secondary investments. This leadership role involves refining the operational strategy to mitigate risks and improve transaction velocity in global markets. Through the implementation of scalable systems and rigorous oversight, St. Pierre ensures that the secondaries division maintains high performance standards, directly supporting the firm's mission to deliver flexible and innovative investment solutions to a diverse client base.

Elaine McKay, the Partner and Global Chief Operating Officer of Ares Real Estate at Ares, directs the operational strategy for the firm's extensive real estate portfolio. McKay oversees the management of property assets, development projects, and regional operations across global markets. By optimizing the operational framework, the Partner and Global Chief Operating Officer of Ares Real Estate ensures that investment strategies are executed with precision and efficiency. Elaine McKay coordinates with regional leaders to align property management practices with the firm's long-term investment goals. This leadership role involves driving process improvements and enhancing the scalability of real estate operations to meet the demands of institutional investors. Through the application of rigorous operational standards, McKay supports the firm's ability to provide high-quality real estate investment solutions, ensuring that all assets are managed to maximize value and performance in diverse economic environments.

Hillary Mow, the Global Client Solutions Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Ares, directs the operational delivery of client services and relationship management initiatives. Mow oversees the integration of client-facing technologies and service protocols to ensure a seamless experience for institutional and individual investors. By managing the operational aspects of client solutions, the Global Client Solutions Partner & Chief Operating Officer supports the firm's ability to scale its reach across global markets. Hillary Mow coordinates with sales and marketing teams to refine service delivery models and enhance client engagement strategies. This leadership role involves driving operational excellence to ensure that client needs are met with efficiency and transparency. Through the implementation of robust service frameworks, Mow strengthens the firm's client relationships, ensuring that the delivery of investment solutions remains consistent with the firm's commitment to providing high-quality service and long-term value.

Jeff Taylor, the Partner, Global COO Wealth Management Solutions at Ares, directs the operational strategy for the firm's wealth management business. Taylor oversees the development and implementation of operational processes that support the distribution of investment solutions to individual investors. By streamlining the delivery of wealth management products, the Partner, Global COO Wealth Management Solutions enhances the firm's ability to serve a broader client base. Jeff Taylor coordinates with product and distribution teams to ensure that operational workflows are aligned with market demands and regulatory requirements. This leadership role involves driving efficiency in the wealth management platform to improve client outcomes and operational scalability. Through the application of strategic operational oversight, Taylor ensures that the wealth management solutions division maintains high standards of service and performance, contributing to the firm's overall growth and reputation in the global investment market.