Sam Riter

Mr. Riter is a managing director and Oaktree’s Global Head of Marketing & Client Relations where he oversees business development and client relationship management activities globally.  He joined the firm in 2025, with over 25 years of experience in alternative credit platforms, business development, and investor relations.  Mr. Riter previously served as the Head of Global Credit Product and Business Strategy for BlackRock in New York, where he was responsible for product management, commercialization, and engaging with clients on credit.  Prior thereto, he was Stonyrock Partners’ Head of Strategy, responsible for their strategic development platform working with partner firms on a range of growth initiatives.  Mr. Riter’s experience also includes serving as Partner and Co-Head of Investor Relations at Centerbridge Partners, L.P., where he led the team responsible for all business development, marketing, and investor relations activities across three core strategies: private equity, private credit and real estate.  Earlier in his career, Mr. Riter served as the Head of Business Development at Castlelake, L.P. and co-headed BlackRock’s Alternatives and Wealth Management team.  He holds a B.A. in economics and philosophy from Trinity College.