Oaktree Capital Management

Oaktree Capital Management, established in 1995 and based in Los Angeles, California, is an investment management firm that specializes in alternative investments and less efficient markets. The firm has built a strong reputation for its expertise in managing various asset classes, including marketable securities and private investments. Oaktree’s investment strategies encompass a diverse range of offerings, such as high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, mezzanine financing, distressed debt, and real estate debt, as well as equity investments in the United States and Europe. The firm prioritizes risk control and aims to deliver consistent, superior performance for its clients while managing substantial assets. Oaktree’s mission is centered around providing professional management and achieving investment success that benefits both clients and personnel.

Donna Barnes

Senior Vice President

Nicholas Basso

Managing Director

Guillaume Bayol

Managing Director, GFI Energy Group

John Van Benschoten

Managing Director

Charles Blackburn

Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe Distressed Opportunities

David Brown

Managing Director

Bret Budenbender

Partner and Co Portfolio Manager

Pablo Vélez Calvo

Managing Director

Michael Cardito

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager, Oaktree’s GFI Energy Group

Atif Chaudhry

Managing Director

Juan Espinoza

Managing Director

Ashley Frey

Product Specialist Associate

Adam Gray

Managing Director

Steven Gudovic

Managing Director

Andrew Guichet

Senior Vice President

Milwood Hobbs, Jr.

Managing Director and Head of Sourcing and Origination

Mary Knobler

Managing Director - External Affairs

Jordon Kruse

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager

Brian Laibow

Assistant Vice President

Sherman Lau

Managing Director

Michael Lavi

Vice President

Nidhish Mundra

Senior Vice President

Andrew Murray

Managing Director, Client Relations

Armen Panossian

Co-CEO

Dante Quazzo

Senior Vice President

Michael Scardigli

Managing Director

Greg Share

Managing Director

David Smolens

Managing Director

Steven Tesoriere

Co-Portfolio Manager and Managing Director

Jacky Tian

Senior Vice President

Janet Wang

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager

Matt Wilson

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager

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