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David Kaplan
Founder at
ARES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Net worth: 1 205 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Founder of Ares Management Corp. and Ares Private Equity Group, David Benjamin Kaplan is a businessperson who has been the head of 12 different companies and presently occupies the position of Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Ares Acquisition Corp., Director, Partner & Head-Ares Private Equity Group at Ares Management Corp., Director & Senior Partner at Ares Management GP LLC and Director, Partner & Co-Head of Private at Ares Private Equity Group (both are subsidiaries of Ares Management Corp.), Chairman of Smart & Final, Inc., Chairman at Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC and Chairman-Supervisory Board for MYT Netherlands Parent BV. David Benjamin Kaplan is also on the board of 12 other companies. Mr. Kaplan previously was Chairman of Smart & Final Stores, Inc., Chairman, President & Chief Merchandising Officer at GNC Holdings, Inc., Chairman at Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., Senior Principal at Shelter Capital Partners LLC, Chairman of Allied Waste Industries LLC, Chairman for Dominick's Supermarkets, Inc., Member-Investment Banking Department at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp., Senior Partner at Apollo Management LP and Senior Partner at Apollo Global Management, Inc. He received an undergraduate degree from School of Business Administration.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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Ares Holdco LLC
 Ares Holdco LLC Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in crude petroleum and natural gas 7.41% | 13/04/2026 | 8,321,596 ( 7.41% ) | 1 069 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 13/04/2026 | 1,055,052 ( 0.49% ) | 136 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
David Kaplan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| ARES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Founder | 01/01/1997 |
| LUXEXPERIENCE B.V. | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2021 |
Number Holdings, Inc.
 Number Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates general merchandise stores | Director/Board Member | - |
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant LLC
 Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants, wine clubs and retail stores | Chairman | - |
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a hospital | Chairman | - |
X Energy LLC
 X Energy LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures nuclear reactors and fuel technology | Director/Board Member | - |
mytheresa.com GmbH
 mytheresa.com GmbH Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates online store for women's apparel, shoes and accessories | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2021 |
X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC
 X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Produces nuclear powers | Director/Board Member | - |
Museum Associates
 Museum Associates Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums and organizes art exhibits | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of David Kaplan
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Training of David Kaplan
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
54
1st degree connections
38
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 38 |
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Allied Waste Industries LLC
 Allied Waste Industries LLC TruckingTransportation Provides waste collection and disposal services | Transportation |
OSH 1 Liquidating Corp.
 OSH 1 Liquidating Corp. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Owns and operates full-service hardware stores | Retail Trade |
99 Cents Only Stores LLC
 99 Cents Only Stores LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates discount retail stores | Retail Trade |
Smart & Final, Inc.
 Smart & Final, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online grocery store | Retail Trade |
Dominick's Supermarkets, Inc.
 Dominick's Supermarkets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets | Retail Trade |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
 General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails nutritional supplementary products | Retail Trade |
Maidenform Brands LLC
 Maidenform Brands LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs, sources and markets women's undergarments | Consumer Non-Durables |
Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc.
 Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Retails flooring and related products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
 Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Retails hard surface flooring and related accessories | Retail Trade |
Number Holdings, Inc.
Number Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates general merchandise stores | Retail Trade |
Smart & Final Stores, Inc.
 Smart & Final Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates food retail stores which includes conventional grocers, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, discounters and specialty stores | Retail Trade |
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp.
 Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and brokerage services | Finance |
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a hospital | Health Services |
Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc.
 Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Engineers plastic and metal fasteners | Consumer Non-Durables |
Shelter Capital Partners LLC
 Shelter Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Shelter Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States primarily in Southern California region. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of media, wireless/communication, enterprise software and semiconductor sectors. It provides financing for seed, early and later stage capital requirements with an investment ranging from USD 5-20 million. | Finance |
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity)
 Ares Management Corp (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management invests in companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 10 - 250 million. The firm focuses on healthcare services, software & services, commercial & professional services, consumer services sectors. It provides financing for buyouts and growth capital requirements with investment size ranging from USD 30 – 500 million. | Finance |
Ares Management Corp.
 Ares Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice services | Finance |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Anchor Blue Retail Group, Inc.
 Anchor Blue Retail Group, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails casual apparel and accessories | Retail Trade |
GNC Holdings, Inc.
 GNC Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails health, wellness and performance products | Retail Trade |
The Center for Early Education
 The Center for Early Education Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as independent school for children and toddlers | Consumer Services |
Guitar Center Holdings, Inc.
 Guitar Center Holdings, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Sells musical instrument through online | Retail Trade |
Museum Associates
Museum Associates Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums and organizes art exhibits | Consumer Services |
Stream Global Services, Inc.
 Stream Global Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business process outsourcing services | Commercial Services |
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC
 Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails fashion, apparel, jewelry and accessories | Retail Trade |
Marlborough School
 Marlborough School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates school | Consumer Services |
mytheresa.com GmbH
mytheresa.com GmbH Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates online store for women's apparel, shoes and accessories | Retail Trade |
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant LLC
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants, wine clubs and retail stores | Consumer Services |
Apollo Management LP
 Apollo Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Apollo Global Private Equity invests in companies located across the globe primarily in North America. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for opportunistic buyouts and build-ups, corporate carve-outs, and distressed investments. | Finance |
Ares Management GP LLC
 Ares Management GP LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
ATD Corp.
 ATD Corp. Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes tires | Consumer Durables |
School of Business Administration
 School of Business Administration Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ares Management LP
 Ares Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
X Energy LLC
X Energy LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures nuclear reactors and fuel technology | Producer Manufacturing |
MYT Netherlands Parent BV
 MYT Netherlands Parent BV Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates eCommerce platform and retail stores of luxury fashion products | Retail Trade |
Ares Acquisition Corp.
 Ares Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC
X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Produces nuclear powers | Utilities |
Ares Acquisition Corp. II
 Ares Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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