Ares Appoints New Asia Credit and Special Situations Leaders

E.G. Morse joins as Head of Asia Credit, Dinesh Goel and Gabriel Fong named Co-Heads of Asia Special Situations

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:53am

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Ares Management Corporation announced that E.G. Morse will join the firm as Partner and Head of Asia Credit, while Dinesh Goel and Gabriel Fong have been appointed as Co-Heads of the Asia Special Situations strategy. The changes come as Edwin Wong retires from his role as Head of Asia Credit after a distinguished tenure.

Why it matters

The appointments highlight Ares' continued focus on growing its Asia-Pacific business, particularly in the credit and special situations investment strategies. The leadership changes come at a critical time as the firm looks to capitalize on market opportunities and further expand its regional footprint.

The details

E.G. Morse, who most recently served as Co-Head of China and Head of China Global Markets for Goldman Sachs, will be responsible for driving the long-term growth objectives of Ares' Asia Credit business and developing key relationships in the region. Dinesh Goel and Gabriel Fong, who joined Ares through its acquisition of SSG Capital and CapitaLand Investment respectively, will co-lead the Asia Special Situations strategy and partner closely with Ares Credit leadership to further expand the strategy across the APAC region.

  • E.G. Morse will join Ares effective immediately.
  • Dinesh Goel and Gabriel Fong have been appointed as Co-Heads of the Asia Special Situations strategy, effective immediately.
  • Edwin Wong will retire from his role as Head of Asia Credit, effective June 30, 2026.

The players

E.G. Morse

A proven leader who most recently served as Co-Head of China and Head of China Global Markets for Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. He will join Ares as Partner and Head of Asia Credit.

Dinesh Goel

Joined Ares in 2020 as part of the firm's acquisition of SSG Capital, where he was a Managing Director and instrumental in growing the India business. He has been appointed as Co-Head of the Asia Special Situations strategy.

Gabriel Fong

Joined Ares in 2026 from CapitaLand Investment, where he was Managing Director and Head of the Special Opportunities Group. He has been appointed as Co-Head of the Asia Special Situations strategy.

Edwin Wong

Retiring from his role as Head of Asia Credit at Ares after a distinguished tenure.

Ares Management Corporation

A leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes.

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What they’re saying

“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

“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

“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 the Asia Special Situations strategy

“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, Retiring Head of Asia Credit

What’s next

Ares will work to ensure a smooth transition as E.G. Morse takes over as Head of Asia Credit and Dinesh Goel and Gabriel Fong begin their roles as Co-Heads of the Asia Special Situations strategy.

The takeaway

The leadership changes at Ares highlight the firm's commitment to growing its presence and investment capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the credit and special situations spaces, as it looks to capitalize on emerging market opportunities and deliver differentiated solutions for its clients.