Alternative Investments Leader & Co-President of Blue Owl Capital; Founder of Dyal Capital; Private Equity Strategy Expert

New Canaan, CT, USA
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Michael Rees Biography

Michael Rees is the co-president, founder, and head of GP Strategic Capital at Blue Owl Capital, where he also serves on the board of directors and the executive committee. Rees established Dyal Capital, which became the foundation for Blue Owl Capital's GP Strategic Capital platform. Under his leadership, the platform has grown to manage more than $54 billion in assets, focusing on acquiring minority stakes in private equity firms and advancing innovation in the alternative investment sector.

Rees has held several influential roles in the financial industry. Before founding Dyal Capital, he was a founding employee and shareholder of Neuberger Berman Group, where he contributed to the management buyout from Lehman Brothers and became the first chief operating officer of Neuberger Berman's alternatives business. At Lehman Brothers, he held positions including head of asset management strategy and was responsible for strategic acquisitions within the investment management division. Rees is a frequent speaker at industry events such as the Milken Institute Global Conference.

Rees serves on the boards of The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and The Opportunity Network, a nonprofit supporting underserved students with career readiness education. His academic background includes advanced degrees in mechanical engineering and technology policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as degrees in mechanical engineering and political science from the University of Pittsburgh. Rees is recognized for his expertise in private equity, alternative investments, and financial strategy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/18/2025.

Michael Rees Videos

Michael Rees - Co-President of Blue Owl Capital

Michael Rees - Co-President of Blue Owl Capital

This week on Generating Alpha, I’m joined by Michael Rees — Co-President of Blue Owl Capital and the visionary founder behind Dyal Capital, the...

Dyal's Michael Rees on Investing in Private Capital

Dyal's Michael Rees on Investing in Private Capital

Feb.06 -- Michael Rees, Dyal Capital Partners managing director and head, discusses the firm's strategy for investing in private equity and the...

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