Cynthia Clarke
Managing Director and Chief Data Officer
Ms. Clarke is a managing director and Oaktree’s Chief Data Officer. She joined the firm in 2025 with over 30 years of experience as a technology leader with an expertise in partnering with business leads to create and deliver transformational data initiatives. Prior to Oaktree, she was the Chief Information Officer at Thoma Bravo, where she developed and executed the firm’s technology strategy, including the security and data & analytics functions. Before that, Ms. Clarke worked at a strategic technology and data consulting firm, Citrine Strategy, where she advised clients in large-scale data initiatives and the support of investment processes with decision-support tools. Previous experience includes roles at Donnelley Financial Solutions, Northern Trust Company, and UBS Asset Management. Ms. Clarke earned a B.S. in engineering from the University of Illinois.