Pete Briger
Pete Briger is the Chairman and Principal of Fortress Investment Group, a leading global investment management firm known for its expertise in alternative and credit investing. Under his leadership, Fortress has built one of the world’s most respected platforms for credit, real estate, and special situation investments. Before joining Fortress in 2002, Briger spent 15 years at Goldman Sachs, where he became a Partner in 1996 and led teams specializing in distressed debt and illiquid asset trading. At Fortress, he also serves on the Leadership Committee and multiple Investment Committees, helping to shape the firm’s long-term strategy and capital allocation. Beyond finance, Briger is deeply involved in philanthropy and community initiatives, serving on the boards of several non-profit organizations and supporting educational and social impact causes. His insights and leadership have been featured in top financial outlets including CNBC, Yahoo! Finance, and Institutional Investor, where he is frequently recognized as a key figure in the world of global credit and alternative investments.
Pete Briger Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chairman and Principal
Academic History
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Bachelor of Arts
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Master of Business Administration
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Board Member, Tipping Point
Board Member, Caliber Schools
Board Member, Grace Science Foundation
Board Member, Guild Theatre in Menlo Park
Board of Trustees, Princeton University
Board of Advisors, Center for New American Security
Founding Member, Peninsula Arts Guild
Board of Overseers, University of California San Francisco Foundation
Pete Briger is the Co-Founder and Head of Fortress Credit and Real Estate, the flagship division of Fortress Investment Group, a leading global investment management firm specializing in alternative assets.
He oversees the firm’s credit fund operations, including the Drawbridge Special Opportunities Funds, and directs opportunistic global investments in undervalued, distressed, and illiquid assets across diverse industries, asset classes, and geographies.
With more than 500 employees worldwide, the Fortress Credit & Real Estate division manages approximately $26 billion in assets under management (AUM).
Briger has served on the Board of Directors since 2006, was elected Co-Chairman in 2009, and has been a member of the Management Committee since 2002, contributing significantly to Fortress’s reputation as a global leader in credit, private equity, and real estate investing.
Before joining Fortress, Briger spent 15 years at Goldman Sachs, where he became a Partner in 1996 and held several senior leadership roles.
He served as Co-Head of the Whole Loan Sales and Trading business, Co-Head of the Fixed Income Principal Investments Group, Co-Head of the Asian Distressed Debt business, and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Special Opportunities (Asia) Fund LLC as well as the Asian Real Estate Private Equity business.
In addition, Briger was an active member of several key governance bodies at Goldman Sachs, including the Global Control and Compliance Committee, the Asian Management Committee, and the Japan Executive Committee, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s operations and investment footprint across Asian markets.
EARLY CAREER
Earlier in his career, Briger developed deep expertise in international finance and distressed debt through his advisory work with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and his service on the Board of Directors of CompuCredit Corporation.