Tess Wallace

Tess Wallace serves as Vice President of Global Client Solutions at Ares Management Corporation since January 2024. Previously, Tess worked as Business Strategic Planning Senior Manager in Marketing & Strategy at Silicon Valley Bank, where responsibilities included leading quarterly business reviews, championing the Objective Key Result process, and managing strategic planning for the marketing team. Prior experience at Capital One encompassed roles as Business Manager for Marketing Strategy, Analytics & Investment Decisions, and Senior Business Analyst, focusing on the Paycheck Protection Program, digital marketing campaigns, and customer engagement strategies. Tess began a career in retail at Free People as a Planning & Allocations Specialist. Tess holds dual MBA degrees in Strategy and Strategic Management from Cambridge Judge Business School and the University of Cambridge, and a BA in Economics from Davidson College.