Bruce Karsh (#1624)
- $ 3 B
- Private equity
- United States
- M
- 70 Years
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About Me
Bruce Karsh runs Los Angeles-based private equity firm Oaktree Capital Management with longtime partner Howard Marks; they founded it in 1995. In 2019, Brookfield Asset Management acquired 61% of Oaktree for $4.9 billion in cash and stock. It agreed to buy the rest for $3 billion in 2025. Karsh still runs the company, which had gone public in 2012 and which continues to operate independently, as co-chairman and CIO. A leading debt investor, Oaktree manages over $220 billion in assets, two thirds of which is invested in corporate or distressed debt.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Bruce Karsh’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Bruce Karsh’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $2.6B
(May 4, 2026)
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