Kierstyn Thayer is a Principal at Blue Owl and the Head of Citizenship. In this role, Kierstyn oversees the firm's Citizenship & Belonging team, driving the firm’s efforts to foster a culture of connection both within the workplace and in the communities where we live and work. In this capacity, Kierstyn has the global responsibility for leading employee and community impact through programs such as BOLT—our employee volunteerism and giving program—Blue Owl Gives—the firm’s strategic philanthropy—charitable sponsorships, our network of employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Blue Owl Celebrates—heritage and affinity month campaigns—industry partnerships, and more. She aligns these initiatives with the firm’s values, risk and compliance standards, and our broad stakeholder expectations.

Before joining Blue Owl, Kierstyn spent nearly two decades designing and leading revenue and growth strategies for high-impact nonprofits, including The Opportunity Network (OppNet), The New School, and SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity). She began her career at Teach for America.

Kierstyn received her degree from Tufts University and is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC).

Nick Theccanat is a Principal at Blue Owl and member of the Communications & Public Affairs Team. In his role, he manages for external and internal firm communications as well as government affairs.

Before joining Blue Owl, Nick was a Vice President at Prosek Partners. Prior to that he managed the communications for investment bank PJ SOLOMON. Earlier in his career, Nick worked at Edelman, the world’s largest PR firm.

Nick received a BA in Communications with a minor in Political Science from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.

Benjamin Thibaudat is a Principal at Blue Owl and member of the Institutional Capital Team. In his role, he focuses on supporting the firm's fundraising activities in French Speaking Europe.

Before joining Blue Owl, Ben was a Director at FIRSTavenue, a global capital advisory and placement business specialised in Private Credit, Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Real Estate. Prior to that, he was a Director at International Asset Management. Ben began his career as an Analyst in the International Business Development Team at EnTrust Global.

Ben received his MSc of Finance from IÉSEG School of Management in Lille, and is a CFA charterholder.

Alex Thomas is a Principal at Blue Owl and member of the Direct Lending Investment Team. In his role, he focuses on underwriting and structuring investments across a variety of industries.

Before joining Blue Owl, Alex Thomas was a Senior Associate within the Corporate Credit Group at Guggenheim Partners, where he began his career.

Alex received a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Bowdoin College and is a CFA charterholder.

Matt Tier is a Managing Director at Blue Owl and member of the Direct Lending Investment Team. In his role, he oversees underwriting, due diligence, and structuring of new investment opportunities and portfolio management activities for existing portfolio companies across a variety of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and related services.

Before joining Blue Owl, Matt was a Vice President at Fifth Street Asset Management, a middle-market direct lending platform based in Greenwich, CT. Matt began his career as an Analyst in Wells Fargo’s U.S. Corporate Banking Group.

Matt received a BA in Economics with a minor in History at New York University, where he graduated magna cum laude.

Michelle Tihal is a Principal at Blue Owl and member of the Finance, Accounting & Operations Team. In her role, she focuses on the SOX and Internal Controls.

Before joining Blue Owl, Michelle was a Vice President in the Global Real Estate Finance & Accounting team at Brookfield Asset Management. Prior to that, she held various roles in finance and internal audit at a large pharmaceutical company and began her career at Deloitte.

Michelle is a Canadian CPA and holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Biology from Queen’s University and Master of Management & Professional Accounting degree from the Rotman School of Business, University of Toronto.

Andy Toppin is a Principal at Blue Owl and member of the Finance, Accounting & Operations Team. In his role, he focuses on investment operations for Blue Owl's Alternative Credit business.

Before joining Blue Owl, Andy was a Director of Operations (Public Markets) at Atalaya Capital Management, the predecessor firm to Blue Owl’s Alternative Credit team. Prior to joining Atalaya, he was a Vice President of Operations at Fir Tree Partners.

He holds a BS in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance & Management from SUNY Albany and is a CFA charterholder.

Allison Toy is a Principal at Blue Owl and member of the Real Estate Credit Investment Team. In her role, she focuses on overseeing the underwriting and due diligence of commercial real estate transactions.

Before joining Blue Owl, Allison was a Director and Head of Underwriting at Kuvare Asset Management, the predecessor to Blue Owl Insurance Solutions. Prior to that, she was a Director and Head of Post-Closing Transactions at SitusAMC, Head of CRE Underwriting at Sabal Capital, a Director at Wells Fargo Securities in the CRE Capital Markets and Finance division, a Senior Advisor with Gateway Asset Management, Vice President at the Credit Suisse Platform of the Situs Companies, and an Underwriter with CWCapital. Allison began her career as an Underwriter with KTR Newmark, a predecessor to KTR Real Estate Advisors.

Allison received her BA in Architecture and a Certificate in East Asian Studies from Princeton University.

Lee Tse is a Managing Director at Blue Owl and member of the Business Services Platform. In his role, Lee leads the Procurement Solutions practice which is focused on driving cost savings and value creation initiatives with GP Strategic Capital Partner Managers and their portfolio companies.

Before joining Blue Owl, Lee was a Principal at KKR Capstone and the Chief Procurement Officer for KKR. Lee was focused on driving procurement-focused value creation efforts for KKR and the portfolio companies. Before joining KKR, Lee was a Director with Insight Sourcing Group where he was a leader within the Private Equity practice.

Lee received an MBA and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Scott Turco is a Senior Managing Director at Blue Owl and member of the Direct Lending Investment Team. In his role, he focuses on originating, structuring, and overseeing execution and portfolio management.
 
Before joining Blue Owl, Scott was Head of Sourcing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) Private Credit Group and a voting member of the Private Credit Group's Investment Committee. Prior to that, he was Head of Sourcing at THL Credit, Inc. Scott has served as a Board Director and Board Observer of several companies; he currently serves as a Board Observer at Associa, Mavis Tire Supply, and Galls.

Scott received an AB from Harvard College in Psychology and was a member of the Varsity Ice Hockey team and Varsity Soccer Team. After college, Scott played professional ice hockey in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. He received an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.