Blair Jacobson

Blair Jacobson, Co-President of Ares Management and expert in alternative investments, shares insights on private credit and BDCs. He explains Ares' high-yielding business model and the benefits of being a public company. The conversation dives into Europe's banking reliance vs. private credit, highlighting opportunities in the middle market. Blair details Ares' sports investments, including a significant stake in Chelsea FC, and discusses the growth of credit secondaries, emphasizing risk management and investor education in a changing landscape.