Eric joined CD&R in 2026. Previously, he was a Managing Director at Ares Management Corporation following Ares’ acquisition of GLP Capital Partners, where he served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, US. Prior to joining GLP Capital Partners, he spent over 12 years at Blackstone in senior finance leadership roles. Eric is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. in Accounting and a B.A. in Economics from Rutgers University.