Feb 16, 2023 / 02:40PM GMT
Craig William Siegenthaler - BofA Securities, Research Division - MD and Head of the North American Asset Managers, Brokers & Exchanges Team
We're going to get started. I'm Greg Siegenthaler from Bank of America. And it's my pleasure to introduce Michael Arougheti.
Michael is Co-Founder, Director President and also CEO of Ares Management. Ares is one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world with around $400 billion of AUM and offices that span the globe. The firm is best known for its industry-leading private credit business. Michael, thank you for joining us.
Michael J. Arougheti - Ares Management Corporation - Co-Founder, CEO, President & Director
Thanks for having me.
Questions and Answers:
Craig William Siegenthaler - BofA Securities, Research Division - MD and Head of the North American Asset Managers, Brokers & Exchanges TeamSo let's just start with growth. Ares has been one of the fastest-growing alt managers over the last 5 years. Do you think this fast growth