Edward ("Ted") Weld

Edward ("Ted") Weld is a seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry.2 He currently serves as a Managing Director at Ares Management, L.P., where he has been working since March 2016.2 In his role, Ted is part of the Strategy & Relationship Management Group, focusing on Family Offices/Multi-Family Offices, Endowments & Foundations.

Career Highlights

Ted's career in finance began at Chase Manhattan Bank in corporate finance.1 Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience in various aspects of finance, including:

• Financing middle market companies
• Capital structuring
• Originating transactions
• Handling senior debt, high yield debt, structured debt (like ABS), mezzanine debt, and private equity

Professional Experience

Before joining Ares Management, Ted held several notable positions:

• Managing Director at JMP Securities LLC (April 2014 - January 2016)
• Managing Partner at Hornsilver Capital (2009 - April 2014)
• Director at Deutsche Bank (January 2006 - December 2008)2

At Deutsche Bank, he worked in the Special Situation Group, focusing on Collateralized Loan Obligation Fund and Specialty non-bank financial institutions.2

Education

Ted Weld holds impressive academic credentials:

• Bachelor's degree from Tufts University
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management2

Additional Information

Ted is also involved in board memberships and charitable work. He serves on the board of private companies such as Cratos Capital Partners LLC and Ivy Hill II LLC. Additionally, he is a member of the investment committee of the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, which supports performing and visual arts.