Ares Management announced the appointment of E.G. Morse as Partner and Head of Asia Credit, alongside the promotion of Dinesh Goel and Gabriel Fong as Co-Heads of its Asia Special Situations strategy.
Morse joins Ares from Goldman Sachs, where he most recently served as Co-Head of China and Head of China Global Markets. Based in Hong Kong, he will be responsible for driving the growth of Ares’ Asia Credit platform and expanding relationships across the region.
The leadership changes follow the planned retirement of Edwin Wong, who will step down as Head of Asia Credit effective June 30, 2026, after a long tenure leading the business.
Goel and Fong will jointly lead the Asia Special Situations strategy, working closely with Ares’ broader credit leadership team to expand the platform across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm’s Asia Credit business manages approximately $11.5 billion in assets across strategies including special situations, direct lending, and asset-backed finance.
The appointments reflect Ares’ continued focus on expanding its presence in Asia and scaling its credit and special situations capabilities to meet growing investor demand in the region.
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“We are excited to welcome E.G., a proven leader and longstanding friend of the firm, to Ares and to elevate Dinesh and Gabriel to co lead the Asia Special Situations strategy. We are grateful for Edwin’s leadership, partnership and contributions over the years, and we wish him well in his retirement.”
Mitch Goldstein, Co-Head Of Ares Credit, Ares Management Corporation
“I’m honored to join a firm of Ares’ global stature and to work alongside a high caliber team as we continue to build and scale the platform across Asia.”
E.G. Morse, Head Of Asia Credit, Ares Management Corporation
“We’re excited for the opportunity to co lead the Asia Special Situations strategy and to build on the strong foundation that has been established. Together with our team, we remain deeply focused on delivering differentiated solutions for our limited partners and continuing to scale our offering thoughtfully across the region.”
Dinesh Goel And Gabriel Fong, Co-Heads Of Asia Special Situations Strategy, Ares Management Corporation
“I am incredibly proud to have led the Asia Credit team’s growth journey over the years. As I step into this next chapter, I look forward to working closely with E.G. and the Asia Credit leadership team to ensure a seamless transition. I’m confident in the exciting trajectory of the Asia Credit business under his guidance and in partnership with the exceptional leadership team in place.”
Edwin Wong, Head Of Asia Credit, Ares Management Corporation
