David Kaplan

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Member Board of Trustees at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

David Kaplan is a Co-Founder of Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager. He serves on multiple Ares investment committees and holds the positions of Co-Chairman and CEO of Ares Acquisition Corporation II. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.

David and his wife, Meredith, are active philanthropists through their David and Meredith Kaplan Foundation. He serves as Chairman of the Board for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and is a board member at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), reflecting a deep commitment to healthcare and the arts.

He is also on the board of X-energy, a company designing advanced nuclear reactors and fuel.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Full Of Energy

Believer

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Topics They Care About

Alternative Investments
As the Co-Founder of Ares Management, a leading global alternative investment manager, he is deeply involved in the firm's private equity and credit strategies.
Healthcare Philanthropy
Serves as Chairman of the Board at Cedars-Sinai and, with his wife, has made significant donations, including a recent $10 million gift to establish a presidential chair.
Arts and Culture
Serves on the Board of Trustees for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), demonstrating a personal and philanthropic interest in the arts.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Member Board of Trustees at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
12-2023
Board Member at X-energy
2023
Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Ares Acquisition Corporation II
2021
Supervisory Board Member at mytheresa.com
7-2019
Board Member at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from University of Michigan

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Exp : 37 Location : Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Member Board of Trustees at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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