Michael Rees

Michael Rees is a Co-Founder and Co-President of Blue Owl, a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and a member of the firm’s board of directors. Michael also serves as the Head of Dyal Capital. Prior to founding Dyal, Michael was a founding employee and shareholder of Neuberger Berman Group, transitioning from Lehman Brothers as part of the management buyout transaction in May 2009, and was the first Chief Operating Officer of the NB Alternatives business following the founding. He had numerous roles at Lehman Brothers (2001 – 2009) and was responsible for strategic acquisitions for the Investment Management Division there. From 2003 through 2006, he was Head of Asset Management Strategy. Prior to Lehman Brothers, he was an associate at Marakon Associates.

Michael received a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a BA in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He received a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Technology Policy from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Opportunity Network, a non-profit that supports underserved students with postsecondary and career readiness education.