Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative investment manager operating in the credit, private equity and real estate markets. The company was founded in 1997, with additional offices across North America, Europe, and Asia.
As of November 20, 2025, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had approximately $596 billion of assets under management[2] and 4,200 employees[4] operating across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
History
The firm was established in 1997.[5] The co-founders included Antony Ressler, Michael Arougheti, David Kaplan, John H. Kissick, and Bennett Rosenthal.[6] It has several subsidiaries:
In May 2007, a minority interest in the firm was acquired by an international