Ares Appoints Peter Ogilvie as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that Peter Ogilvie has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy, where he will support the leadership team in executing the firm’s strategic growth initiatives while scaling some of Ares’ key global operating capabilities.

Mr. Ogilvie currently serves as a Partner and Head of the Ares Corporate Strategy Group, where he has played a central role in shaping the firm’s long‑term strategic direction. He joined Ares in 2007 on the direct lending team and has been instrumental in the acquisitions of Allied Capital, American Capital, Black Creek Group, Landmark Partners and GCP International, among others. Mr. Ogilvie is a member of the Ares Operating Committee and serves on the Board of Directors of Vinci Compass.

“Peter has been a transformational leader within Ares for nearly two decades,” said Michael Arougheti, Chief Executive Officer of Ares. “His deep strategic expertise, his proven ability to execute complex initiatives and his unwavering commitment to our culture make him well suited for this role. We are proud to have him step into this position as we continue to scale our platform globally.”

“I am honored to take on this expanded role and to continue working alongside the exceptional team at Ares. I look forward to supporting the firm’s next phase of growth and innovation,” said Mr. Ogilvie.

Prior to joining Ares in 2007, Mr. Ogilvie worked in the Leveraged Finance and Restructuring Group at Credit Suisse. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University.

About Ares Management Corporation

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to advance our stakeholders’ long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management Corporation’s global platform had nearly $623 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.