![mtheodorakis_v2.jpg Matthew Theodorakis](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/ares_importer/images/mtheodorakis_v2.jpg?itok=nK33C_Sl)
Mr. Theodorakis is a Partner and Co-Head of European Direct Lending in the Ares Credit Group, where he focuses on European direct lending, including portfolio management. Mr. Theodorakis is also a member of the Ares Credit Group's European Direct Lending Investment Committee and the Ares Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. Prior to joining Ares in 2010, Mr. Theodorakis was a Vice President at Evercore Partners. Mr. Theodorakis holds a B.A. from Washington and Lee University in Economics.