Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a global alternative investment manager founded in 1997, with approximately $546 billion in assets under management. The firm operates across four primary asset classes: credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. With over 4,200 professionals deployed across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, Ares serves institutional and individual investors seeking exposure to alternative assets.
The firm's investment platform emphasizes flexible capital deployment and cross-platform collaboration. Each asset class operates as a distinct investment solution while benefiting from the firm's integrated approach to sourcing, diligence, and portfolio management. Ares focuses on delivering consistent returns through market cycles by combining sector expertise with disciplined investment processes across its credit, equity, and real asset strategies.
Led by co-founders Michael Arougheti and Antony Ressler, Ares has built its operations around five core values: collaboration, responsibility, entrepreneurship, self-awareness, and trustworthiness. The firm's investment philosophy centers on thoughtful stewardship and creating lasting value for portfolio companies, stakeholders, and the communities in which it operates. This approach has enabled Ares to scale its platform while maintaining alignment between capital deployment and long-term value creation across diverse markets and asset classes.
