Gideon Ampofo

Gideon Ampofo is a Private Equity Analyst at Ares Management Corporation since August 2021, with a background in thematic research and investment evaluation across various transaction types. Gideon is also the Founder and CEO of Africans Who Invest, a nonprofit dedicated to improving financial literacy and career access for undergraduate students in Africa. Current roles include Social Finance Winter Analyst at Breakthrough Public Schools, where market trends and financial data are analyzed to enhance student performance. Previous positions held include Chief Investment Officer and President of The Oberlin Finance & Investment Club, Investment Banking Winter Analyst at PJT Partners, and Global Markets Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs, where performance notably included a first-place finish in a trading simulation. Gideon’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business from Oberlin College and additional leadership training in Public Policy Analysis.