Blair Jacobson serves as Co-President of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager with over $428 billion in assets under management. With more than 25 years of experience in finance, Jacobson joined Ares in 2008 as a Partner and Head of Capital Markets, rapidly ascending to lead the firm's expansive Credit Group. Prior to Ares, he held senior roles at Royal Bank of Scotland, UBS Investment Bank, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, where he honed his expertise in structured finance, securitizations, and capital raising. Under Jacobson's stewardship, Ares' Credit platform has grown exponentially, now managing over $250 billion across direct lending, asset-based finance, and opportunistic credit strategies. His key achievements include pioneering innovative CLO (collateralized loan obligation) issuance, orchestrating record capital raises exceeding $50 billion, and navigating the firm through market volatility, including the COVID-19 downturn and rising interest rate environments. Jacobson's strategic acumen has positioned Ares as a dominant force in private credit, earning industry accolades and fostering long-term partnerships with institutional investors. As Co-President alongside R. Kipp deVeer, Jacobson oversees Ares' Credit and Insurance Solutions businesses, driving global expansion, product innovation, and operational excellence. His client-focused leadership and commitment to risk-adjusted returns continue to propel Ares' growth, solidifying its reputation as a premier alternative asset manager.