Early Life
Bennett Rosenthal was born in 1963. He received his Bachelor of Science in Economics, summa cum laude, and an MBA with distinction from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
Rise to Success
Rosenthal's career began at Drexel Burnham Lambert. In 1989, he joined Merrill Lynch & Co., where he served as a Managing Director in the Global Leveraged Finance Group. In 1998, he joined Ares Management from Merrill Lynch. He is the co-founder of Ares Management Corp., a credit-focused alternative investment firm, in 1997. He serves as a Director, Partner, and Chairman of the Ares Private Equity Group. He also serves on the board of the LAFC Foundation and is the lead managing owner and a director of the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), showcasing his involvement in the sports industry.
Key Business Strategies
Rosenthal's career is defined by a strategic approach to finance. His co-founding of Ares Management Corp. and leadership within its private equity group underscore his commitment to investment strategies. His role as co-managing owner of the Los Angeles Football Club demonstrates an ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities in diverse markets. He is involved in the Ares Private Equity Group's Corporate Opportunities Investment Committee, the Ares Credit Group's Opportunistic Credit Investment Committee and the Ares Sports, Media and Entertainment Investment Committee, in addition to other Ares related investment committees.
Philanthropy
Rosenthal is a donor to the LA Philharmonic.
