Eric Rea

Eric Rea is a Principal at Ares Management Corporation, based in Los Angeles, California. He has been with the firm since 2014, initially starting as an Associate before progressing to Vice President in 2017 and then to his current role as Principal in January 2022.12

Education

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management
  • Institution: University of California, Berkeley
  • Years Attended: 2008 - 2012

Professional Experience

• Ares Management Corporation
  • Principal (January 2022 - Present)
  • Vice President (July 2017 - January 2022)
  • Associate (August 2014 - July 2017)
• Lazard
  • Investment Banking Analyst (June 2012 - June 2014)

In his role at Ares Management, Rea is involved in the Ares Private Equity Group, contributing to various investment strategies and decisions.23 His background in investment banking and private equity positions him as a key player within the firm.