From Sidelines to Stakeholders
UNLOCKING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES IN PRIVATE AND ALTERNATIVE MARKETS
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Join us for an engaging evening as we explore the basics of alternative investing and its importance in portfolio construction. We are partnering with Ares Management to share insights into private investing, with an in-depth look at a unique asset class in sports leagues, teams, media, and entertainment enterprises.
AGENDA
Arrival and Happy Hour
Check-in and light refreshments
Alternative Investments Discussion
Ares Management will share an overview and insights into private investing, with an in-depth look at a unique asset class in sports leagues, teams, media, and entertainment enterprises
Networking
October 17, 2024 AT PARKPLACE LTD
SPEAKERS
VISHAL GANDHI
Managing Director, Ares Management
Brook Wu
Principal, Ares Management
Managing Director, Ares Management
VISHAL GANDHI
Mr. Gandhi is a Managing Director in the Ares Credit Group, where he focuses on U.S. direct lending as well as Ares’ Sports, Media and Entertainment strategy. Prior to joining Ares in 2012, Mr. Gandhi was an Investment Banking Analyst at Moelis & Company, where he focused on leveraged buyouts, corporate restructurings and debt and equity financings. He currently serves as a board member of LiveBarn. Mr. Gandhi holds a B.S. from New York University, Stern School of Business in Finance and International Business.
Principal, Ares Management
Brook Wu
Ms. Wu is a Principal within Ares Wealth Management Solutions, which oversees Ares’ client management activities in the global wealth channel. Prior to joining Ares in 2023, Ms. Wu was an Associate Director at LGT Capital Partners, where she was responsible for managing and overseeing the firm’s business development efforts in the West region across all alternative investment offerings. Previously, Ms. Wu was an Associate at Blackstone, where she focused on capital raising and investor relations for the firm’s key strategic relationships. Ms. Wu holds a B.S. from Cornell University in Applied Economics and Management.