Transition and Growth in Private Credit Investing

The chapter explores the transition of the CEO position at Ares Management in 2018, emphasizing the challenges and responsibilities that come with taking on a strategic leadership role. It discusses the leadership style of a servant leader and the company's success and growth in the private credit investing sector while touching on maintaining a strong culture amidst rapid expansion. The conversation also covers the outlook for direct lending in the current economic environment and Ares Management's positioning in the private credit investing space including asset-based lending and alternative credit growth areas.