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Kort Schnabel
Chief Executive Officer at
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 759 780 $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Mr. Kort Schnabel is a Chief Executive Officer at Ares Capital Corp., a Partner & Co-Head of US Lending at Ares Management LLC and a Partner & Co-Head of U.S.
Direct Lending at Ares Management Corp.
Prior to joining Ares in 2001, Mr. Schnabel was in the Corporate Development Group at Walker Digital Corporation, a business and technology research and development firm, where he was responsible for corporate finance, merger and acquisition and strategic planning activities.
Previously, Mr. Schnabel was in the Corporate Finance Group at Morgan Stanley, where he performed financial analyses for mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and equity/debt offerings.
He holds a B.A., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in Economics.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | 40,500 ( 0.01% ) | 759 780 $ | 2026-07-30 |
Latest news about Kort Schnabel
| 25-04-29 | Ares Capital Posts Q1 2025 EPS $0.36 | RE |
| 25-02-05 | Ares Capital Corporation Appoints Kort Schnabel As CEO | RE |
Kort Schnabel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-04-29 |
Ares Management LLC
 Ares Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management offers clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure asset classes. The firm aims to deliver strong risk-adjusted investment returns through market cycles while minimizing downside risk. They employ a disciplined, credit-oriented investment philosophy. | Head-Fixed Income Invts | 2000-12-31 |
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity)
 Ares Management Corp (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management invests in companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 10 - 250 million. The firm focuses on healthcare services, software & services, commercial & professional services, consumer services sectors. It provides financing for buyouts and growth capital requirements with investment size ranging from USD 30 – 500 million. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Kort Schnabel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Walker Digital LLC
 Walker Digital LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops and protects intellectual property | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
 Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Regional BanksFinance Financial service firm. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Kort Schnabel
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Ares Management LLC
Ares Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management offers clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure asset classes. The firm aims to deliver strong risk-adjusted investment returns through market cycles while minimizing downside risk. They employ a disciplined, credit-oriented investment philosophy. | Finance |
Ares Capital Corp.
 Ares Capital Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Regional BanksFinance Financial service firm. | Finance |
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity)
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management invests in companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 10 - 250 million. The firm focuses on healthcare services, software & services, commercial & professional services, consumer services sectors. It provides financing for buyouts and growth capital requirements with investment size ranging from USD 30 – 500 million. | Finance |
Walker Digital LLC
Walker Digital LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops and protects intellectual property | Commercial Services |
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