Ares Capital Corporation Appoints Kort Schnabel As Chief Executive Officer
Feb 05, 2025•11 months ago
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Ares Capital Corporation
Description
Ares Capital Corporation announced the appointment of Co-President Kort Schnabel as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2025. Concurrently, Kipp deVeer will be stepping down as CEO and will remain a member of the Board of Directors, while Jim Miller will continue as the Company's sole President.
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