Frank Bruno is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Cerberus Capital Management, a global leader in alternative asset management. In his role, he oversees the firm’s global investment activities spanning credit, private equity, and real estate strategies. Previously, he served as Co-CEO alongside Cerberus Co-Founder Steve Feinberg. Since joining Cerberus in 1998, Bruno has played a pivotal role in the firm’s growth, overseeing more than $32 billion in equity investments across Asia and Europe. Under his leadership, Cerberus has significantly expanded its international footprint, establishing advisory offices in key financial hubs across Asia—including Beijing, Hong Kong, and Tokyo—and Europe, including Baarn, Belfast, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, and Madrid. His strategic vision has been instrumental in scaling Cerberus into one of the world’s most active and diversified alternative investment platforms.
Frank Bruno Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
Academic History
Frank Bruno is a veteran executive at Cerberus Capital Management, having held multiple leadership roles, including Co-CEO alongside Cerberus Co-Founder Steve Feinberg.
Under his guidance, Cerberus significantly expanded its global footprint, establishing advisory offices across Asia—Beijing, Hong Kong, and Tokyo—and Europe—Baarn, Belfast, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, and Madrid.
Previously, Bruno served as President of Cerberus Global Investments, overseeing the firm’s businesses in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
He actively participates in several key Cerberus committees, including the Operating/Management Advisory Committee, Private Equity Committee, Real Estate Committee, Real Estate Debt Committee, Valuation Committee, and NPL Committee, helping drive strategic and operational decision-making across the firm’s global investment activities.
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Advisory Board, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania
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