Indhira Arrington

Ares Management

Few understand DEI in the investment management and finance industries like Indhira Arrington, Partner and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Ares. She brings an extensive network, historical context, business unit experience and credibility from being affiliated with some of the industry’s most successful DEI programs. She is a distinguished Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellow, a Toigo Fellow, and an INROADS alum. At Ares, she collaborates with the firm's DEI Council to drive strategies for attracting, developing, and advancing diverse talent within an inclusive environment. She also serves as an advisor to support DEI initiatives at portfolio companies across Ares' investment strategies. Before joining Ares in 2021, Arrington served as a Senior Vice President and Head of Targeted Sourcing at Wells Fargo & Company, where she played a pivotal role in planning and executing diversity sourcing initiatives and programs. She also held senior positions at The Bank of America Corporation within the Global Diversity and Inclusion Organization. By having a professional of Indhira’s experience and caliber driving the firm’s commitment to DEI, Ares is reinforcing its commitment to changing the industry and leading the industry by example.