Blue Owl Capital Hires Australia Future Fund's Deputy Chief Investment Officer Alicia Gregory

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Blue Owl Capital Inc. hires Alicia Gregory, a seasoned investment professional with over 25 years of experience, as a Managing Director in Sydney. Alicia joins from the Future Fund, Australia's sovereign wealth fund, where she served as Deputy Chief Investment Officer. Blue Owl sees this hire as a strategic move to enhance their institutional team and strengthen partnerships in the Australian market, given Alicia's expertise and relationships within the industry.

•  Alicia to join as a Managing Director within Blue Owl's Institutional team based in Sydney

NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE: OWL), a leading alternative asset manager, announced today the hiring of Alicia Gregory as a Managing Director based in Sydney.  

Alicia brings over 25 years of investing experience with deep relationships and expertise across the Australian asset management industry. She most recently served as Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Future Fund, Australia's sovereign wealth fund that manages $250 billion in assets. In this role, Alicia oversaw all asset classes, both listed and private assets, and served on the fund's Investment Committee.

Prior to the Future Fund, Alicia was a senior member of the MLC Super Fund, where she was responsible for over 40 co-investment transactions and a $5 billion fund portfolio. Alicia also serves as the Director of the Australian Investment Council and Tilt Renewables and was previously a director of Orchard Street Investment Management, Redpoint and an observer on Alpha Petroleum Holdco.

James Clarke, Global Head of Blue Owl's Institutional Business said: "The Australian superannuation market is at the cutting edge of sophistication. Every asset owner has specific needs and preferences which require the highest caliber of professional talent. Alicia has a comprehensive set of investment skills and insights that not only demonstrate Blue Owl's commitment to Australia, but most importantly, our vision for creating true partnerships with these marquee investors."

Alicia Gregory added: "I've had the privilege of watching Blue Owl's substantial growth over the past few years with the firm solidifying their reputation as a leading provider of investment management services to some of the largest asset owners around the world. I am excited to finally join this fantastic firm and further build our institutional partnerships in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific market."

Blue Owl manages over $165 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023. The Company invests across three multi-strategy platforms including Credit, GP Strategic Capital and Real Estate. Anchored by a diverse client base, Blue Owl offers investors differentiated investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

About Blue Owl

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives.

With over $165 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Estate. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional and individual investors differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

Together with over 685 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com. 

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "would," "should," "future," "propose," "target," "goal," "objective," "outlook" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions available under applicable securities laws and speak only as of the date made. Blue Owl assumes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements except as required by law.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside Blue Owl's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of strategic acquisitions; costs related to acquisitions; the inability to maintain the listing of Blue Owl's shares on the New York Stock Exchange; Blue Owl's ability to manage growth; Blue Owl's ability to execute its business plan and meet its projections; potential litigation involving Blue Owl; changes in applicable laws or regulations; and the possibility that Blue Owl may be adversely affected by other economic, business, geo-political and competitive factors.

Investor Contact

Ann Dai
Head of Investor Relations
blueowlir@blueowl.com

Media Contact

Nick Theccanat
Principal, Corporate Communications & Government Affairs
Nick.Theccanat@blueowl.com

 

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FAQ

Who did Blue Owl Capital hire as a Managing Director in Sydney?

Blue Owl Capital hired Alicia Gregory as a Managing Director in Sydney.

What is Alicia Gregory's background in the investment industry?

Alicia Gregory has over 25 years of investing experience and previously served as the Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Future Fund, Australia's sovereign wealth fund.

What role will Alicia Gregory play at Blue Owl Capital?

Alicia Gregory will join Blue Owl's Institutional team as a Managing Director based in Sydney.

What assets does the Future Fund manage?

The Future Fund manages $250 billion in assets.

What is Blue Owl Capital's total assets under management as of December 31, 2023?

Blue Owl Capital manages over $165 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023.