Key Takeaways
- • Ares Management has appointed Peter Ogilvie as chief operating officer and head of strategy, according to PEI Private Equity.
- • Ogilvie previously served as a partner and head of the Ares corporate strategy group, so the move elevates an internal leader rather than bringing in an outside hire.
- • The appointment was reported in a brief published 29 April 2026 and written by Iris Dorbian.
Summary
Ares Management has named Peter Ogilvie as its chief operating officer and head of strategy, PEI Private Equity reported. The appointment consolidates operational and strategic oversight under a single executive at the alternative asset manager.
Ogilvie currently serves as a partner and head of the Ares corporate strategy group. Elevating him to the COO role reflects continuity within the firm's leadership structure, since he is already familiar with its strategic priorities and internal workings.
The source article is a brief and does not disclose additional details on the scope of the new role, reporting lines, or any changes to the corporate strategy group following the move.
Ogilvie currently serves as a partner and head of the Ares corporate strategy group. Elevating him to the COO role reflects continuity within the firm's leadership structure, since he is already familiar with its strategic priorities and internal workings.
The source article is a brief and does not disclose additional details on the scope of the new role, reporting lines, or any changes to the corporate strategy group following the move.
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