Priya Prasad Bowe, CFA

Managing Director and Head of ESG

Priya Prasad Bowe, CFA, is a prominent figure in the finance sector, currently serving as the Managing Director and Head of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., a role she has held since February 2021. Based in Los Angeles, California, she has been with Oaktree since May 2019, initially working as a Credit Product Specialist.1 3 5

Educational Background

Bachelor of Arts from Yale University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School
Attended Stuyvesant High School.1

Professional Experience

Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
- Managing Director, Head of ESG (February 2021 - Present)
- Credit Product Specialist (May 2019 - February 2021)
Citadel Securities
- Head of FICC Derivatives Sales and Strategy (July 2016 - April 2019)
Morgan Stanley
- Vice President (June 2008 - July 2016) .1 4

Contributions to ESG

Priya has been instrumental in shaping Oaktree's ESG strategies and initiatives. Under her leadership, the firm released its inaugural Responsibility Report in July 2023, highlighting its commitment to sustainable investing practices.2 5

Her extensive background in finance and investment management, combined with her focus on ESG principles, positions her as a key leader in promoting responsible investment strategies within the industry.