Blue Owl Capital Hires Greg Porteous to Lead Defined Contribution Retirement Solutions

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Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) appointed Greg Porteous as Managing Director and Head of Defined Contribution Retirement Solutions, effective Oct. 16, 2025.

Porteous brings over 30 years of defined contribution strategy and intermediary distribution experience from roles at State Street Investment Management, BlackRock, and UBS. He will lead efforts to expand access to private markets and alternative investment solutions in U.S. DC plans, including use of collective investment trusts (CITs).

The hire complements Blue Owl's existing strategic partnership with Voya to develop private markets products for DC plans, focusing on advisor-managed accounts and target date solutions on Voya's retirement platform.

Greg brings over 30 years of experience advancing defined contribution strategy for global asset managers across the U.S. retirement landscape.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE: OWL), a leading alternative asset manager, today announced the appointment of Greg Porteous as Managing Director and Head of Defined Contribution Retirement Solutions. In this newly created role, Porteous will spearhead Blue Owl's efforts to expand access to private markets and alternative investment solutions within defined contribution (DC) retirement plans across the United States.

"We are thrilled to welcome Greg, whose three decades of experience in defined contribution strategy and intermediary distribution will be instrumental as Blue Owl accelerates its mission to bring private markets solutions to retirement savers," said Sean Connor, Global CEO of Private Wealth at Blue Owl.

"Greg's leadership and deep industry relationships will help us deliver innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of plan sponsors, advisors, and participants," said Madeleine Sinclair, Head of Private Wealth, Americas at Blue Owl.

Porteous joins Blue Owl from State Street Investment Management, where as Head of DC Intermediary he led teams responsible for developing key DC relationships, thought leadership on industry trends, and consultative partnerships with recordkeepers, platforms and advisors. Previously, he held senior roles at BlackRock and UBS, and has been recognized as one of 401kWire's 100 Most Influential in Defined Contribution.

Expanding Access to Alternatives in DC Plans

Blue Owl's hire of Porteous comes at a pivotal moment for the defined contribution market, as plan sponsors and participants increasingly seek access to private markets and differentiated sources of return and income. Blue Owl is committed to integrating alternatives—including private credit and real assets—into DC plans through vehicles such as collective investment trusts (CITs).

Earlier this year, Blue Owl announced a strategic partnership with Voya Financial, Inc., a leading provider of retirement, investment, and benefit solutions, to jointly develop private markets investment products tailored for DC retirement plans. The partnership will focus on launching CITs that provide access to Blue Owl's private markets strategies, available through advisor-managed accounts and target date solutions on Voya's retirement platform. As the market evolves, Blue Owl and Voya will continue to collaborate on retirement-focused private investment solutions across additional channels.

"Defined contribution plans are the cornerstone of retirement security for millions of Americans, yet most participants have limited access to the benefits of private markets," said Porteous. "I am excited to join Blue Owl at this inflection point, working with our partners and clients to deliver innovative, outcome-oriented solutions that can help participants build more resilient portfolios and achieve their retirement goals."

About Blue Owl

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

With over $284 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation. 

Together with approximately 1,300 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com 

Forward Looking Statements

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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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SOURCE Blue Owl Capital

FAQ

Who is Greg Porteous and what role did he take at Blue Owl (OWL) on Oct. 16, 2025?

Greg Porteous was named Managing Director and Head of Defined Contribution Retirement Solutions at Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) on Oct. 16, 2025.

What experience does Greg Porteous bring to Blue Owl's defined contribution strategy?

Porteous brings over 30 years of DC strategy and intermediary distribution experience from State Street Investment Management, BlackRock, and UBS.

How will Blue Owl (OWL) expand access to private markets in defined contribution plans?

Blue Owl plans to integrate alternatives into DC plans through vehicles such as collective investment trusts (CITs) and advisor-managed accounts and target date solutions.

How does the Voya partnership relate to Blue Owl's DC strategy for OWL shareholders?

Blue Owl and Voya will jointly develop private markets investment products for DC plans, focusing on CITs available on Voya's retirement platform.

Will Greg Porteous work with plan sponsors and recordkeepers at Blue Owl (OWL)?

Yes; Porteous will work with plan sponsors, advisors, recordkeepers, and platforms to expand private markets solutions in DC plans.

Does Greg Porteous have industry recognition relevant to defined contribution at Blue Owl (OWL)?

Yes; Porteous has been recognized among 401kWire's 100 Most Influential in Defined Contribution.