Ares Management Corp has named E G Morse as partner and head of Asia credit, as the firm continues to build out its regional leadership across private credit strategies. Based in Hong Kong, Morse succeeds Edwin Wong, who is set to retire at the end of June.
The firm also confirmed the appointment of Dinesh Goel and Gabriel Fong as co-heads of its Asia special situations strategy, while Peter Graf will continue to oversee direct lending activities in the region from Sydney.
Morse joins after a 16-year career at Goldman Sachs Group Inc, where he held a number of senior leadership roles. He most recently served as co-head of China and head of China global markets before retiring in 2024.
Ares’ leading Asia Credit business has approximately $11.5bn in assets under management, as of 31 December, 2025, across credit-focused special situations, sponsored and non-sponsored direct lending and asset backed finance.
“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,” said Mitch Goldstein, Co-Head of Ares Credit. “We are grateful for Edwin’s leadership, partnership and contributions over the years, and we wish him well in his retirement.”
