Ares Management Corporation

Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative investment manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm's mission is to invest to help businesses flourish and create enduring value for all stakeholders, providing flexible capital solutions across various asset classes.

Ares manages complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across four primary investment groups: Credit, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Infrastructure. These groups enable the firm to invest across all levels of a company's capital structure, from senior debt to common equity. Ares serves a diverse client base, including institutional investors such as pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and endowments, and is expanding its reach to sophisticated individual investors and family offices.

Under the leadership of CEO Michael Arougheti, Ares Management reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with record fundraising of $30 billion, contributing to assets under management exceeding $644 billion as of March 31, 2026. Recent notable activities include the appointment of Peter Ogilvie as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy in April 2026, and the acquisition of a 32.4% stake in the Rover Pipeline from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners. The company maintains a robust market position within the alternative asset management sector, characterized by its diversified platform and substantial scale.