Blue Owl Capital Hires Blake Shorthouse as Global Head of Family Capital
- Editor
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
Whats Happening:
Blue Owl Capital, a leading alternative asset manager, has hired Blake Shorthouse as Global Head of Family Capital. Shorthouse, a former KKR executive with 30 years of financial markets experience, will be based in London and report to James Clarke, Global Head of Blue Owl's Institutional Business. This move aims to enhance Blue Owl's relationships with Family Offices and position the fund as a key partner in the Family Capital ecosystem.
Key Moves:
Blue Owl hires Blake Shorthouse as Global Head of Family Capital
Shorthouse brings 30 years of financial markets experience, including 10 years at KKR
Blue Owl aims to enhance Family Office relationships beyond fund commitments
By The Numbers:
Blue Owl has over 250 Family Office clients
The fund has more than $6 billion in equity commitments from Family Offices
Blue Owl manages over $250 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024
Key Quotes:
"Blake has long experience cultivating trusted relationships with some of the largest Single-Family Offices around the globe." - James Clarke, Global Head of Blue Owl's Institutional Business
"I'm excited to build on this strong foundation as we add new resources and capabilities to support our friends and partners in the Family Capital community." - Blake Shorthouse
"We want to enhance Family Office relationships, beyond commitments to our funds, by positioning Blue Owl as an indispensable partner to the Family Capital ecosystem." - James Clarke
Bottom Line:
Blue Owl's hiring of Blake Shorthouse as Global Head of Family Capital signifies the fund's commitment to expanding its presence in the Family Office sector. With Shorthouse's extensive experience and Blue Owl's existing strong relationships with Family Offices, this move positions the fund to become a key player in the Family Capital ecosystem, potentially leading to increased investments and partnerships in this growing market segment.
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