The new hire will lead Ares’ diversity, equity and inclusion activities internally, as well as serve as an advisor to support these initiatives at portfolio companies, the firm said.
Glenn Youngkin, formerly of The Carlyle Group, joins a crowded field that includes retired Army officer Sergio de la Peña, entrepreneur and former Fox News contributor Pete Snyder, firebrand conservative state Sen. Amanda Chase and state Del. Kirk Cox, who was House speaker when Republicans last controlled the chamber.