Howard Marks

Howard Marks, CFA, is co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management. Since the firm’s formation in 1995, Mr. Marks has been responsible for ensuring Oaktree’s adherence to its core investment philosophy, maintaining close communication with clients regarding the firm’s products and strategies, and contributing his experience to high-level decisions on investments and corporate direction.

Prior to Oaktree, Mr. Marks led the groups at The TCW Group, Inc. (1985–1995) responsible for investments in distressed debt, high yield bonds, and convertible securities. Previously, he spent 16 years in various roles at Citicorp Investment Management.

Mr. Marks graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and is a CFA® charterholder. He serves on the boards or investment committees of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Royal Drawing School, is a director of Brookfield Corporation, and is a member of the Shanghai International Financial Advisory Council. He is also an emeritus trustee of the University of Pennsylvania, chairing its investment board from 2000 to 2010.