Pete Briger

Founder of the Briger Foundation for Oncology Research – challenging the standard of care and finding cures for rare sarcomas. Enthusiast for digital assets, AI, stealth start-ups and music (how it started: KISS, Aerosmith and Billy Joel at MSG; how it’s going: Guild Theatre, Glastonbury). Joined Fortress in 2002 to establish one of the first-ever private credit and real estate investing businesses. Served as Co-CEO until 2024, then became Chairman of the Board. Helped make Fortress what it is today: a diversified global investment manager with industry-defining perspectives. Goldman, Sachs & Co. alum – 15 years in fixed income sales, trading and principal investing. Appointed Partner in 1996. Established and co-lead the team that launched a dedicated special opportunities fund to pioneer private credit investing. Life member of Council on Foreign Relations. Previously served on boards of amazing organizations including Central Park Conservancy, Global Fund for Children, Hospital for Special Surgery, and U.S. Soccer Investment Committee.