SUSTAINABILITY AT VOLERY

Climate positive​
We reduce our firm's emissions through a variety of activities and offset the remainder through sustainable reforestation, one of the most effective solutions to address climate change. ​We have offset 1.5x the emissions of our carbon footprint through ON A MISSION to become a climate positive company.

Employee ownership
​Companies with employee ownership structures see greater productivity, higher profitability, and increased revenue as well as employee financial benefit. We have structured Volery on this basis, whereby every employee is eligible to be an equity owner of the firm.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Diversity brings many advantages to an organization including increased creativity, stronger governance, and better problem-solving abilities. Volery is committed to addressing DEI considerations within our firm, through our investments, and as a partner to our portfolio companies.

TEAM

Emanuel Citron
​Managing Partner

Manny has extensive financial services focused private equity experience, including more than $3 billion of investments in financial services businesses and capital formation totaling more than $15 billion. Previously, he was at Stone Point Capital; Bain Consulting, Traditional Matchmakers and Beacon Group. Manny earned his MBA from Wharton (Palmer Scholar) and BS from Wharton (Magna Cum Laude).

Michael Pertnoy
Partner, Head of Operations
​& Business Development

Michael is a social entrepreneur and innovation-focused corporate development executive with operational, strategic, and transactional experience. Previously, he was at Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, a subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes, and CEO of Righteous Pictures. Michael earned a BA from University of Pennsylvania (Cum Laude).

Cort Ahl
Principal, Investments​​

Cort has five years of experience as an investment professional and more than seven years of experience in the financial services industry with deep private equity investment expertise. Previously, he was at Apollo Global Management, Neuberger Berman, and Nomura. Cort earned a BA from ​Duke University. 

Melissa Eng
Senior Associate & Design Director

Melissa has experience building out, maintaining, and streamlining business operations. Previously, she was at Share Local Media and Stone Point Capital. Melissa earned a BA from Bucknell University (Magna Cum Laude).

Daniel C. Stein
Operating Partner

Danny is a seasoned private equity executive, including 12 years as CEO of an alternative investment platform with a fully realized track record across 32 investments. Previously, he was at MacAndrews and Forbes, Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Dimensional Associates, and JDS Capital Management. Danny earned his BS from Cornell University.

Ellen Carey Maginnis
Impact Partner

Ellen is a sustainability and impact measurement professional with extensive experience working with the private sector on social and environmental issues​, developing impact frameworks, and sustainability standards. Previously, she was at Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Ellen earned her MA from Johns Hopkins University and BA from Johns Hopkins University (with Honors).

SENIOR ADVISORS

Michael Arougheti

Mike is Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Ares Management Corporation, member of the Ares Executive Management Committee and the firm's Management Committee. Previously, he was at Royal Bank of Canada, Indosuez Capital, and Kidder, Peabody & Co. Mike earned a BA from Yale University (Cum Laude). 

Renée Beaumont

Renée is an impact investing advisor, investor and former Partner at Generation Investment Management. Previously, she was Managing Director and Global Head of Business Development at Providence Equity Partners LLC, Managing Director in the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman, Sachs & Co. and an attorney at Shearman & Sterling LLP.

Rob Rosen

Rob is a businessperson and senior financial services executive who has been the Founder or CEO of more than 5 different companies over 30 years in the financial services industry. He is a 15+ year Ares executive and current Operating Advisor; board member, Ares Capital Corp. Previously, he was at RLR Partners, Ares Commercial Real Estate, and Apollo. Rob earned an MBA from NYU School of Business and a BA from CUNY. 

Ares Management Corporation is a minority shareholder of Volery and provides strategic support to Volery and our portfolio companies