Alex Gillette

Global Co-Head of Corporate Strategy

Alexander Gillette is a Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Corporate Strategy, based in New York.

In his strategy role, Mr. Gillette focuses on organic and inorganic business and product builds, and on growing Fortress’s suite of capital solutions for investors and institutions. He joined Fortress in 2008 as a member of the legal department and served as Deputy General Counsel of the firm from 2014 through 2023, leading the formation, structuring and negotiation of Fortress’s investment funds and accounts. Prior to joining Fortress he spent six years at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital and other corporate transactions.

Mr. Gillette received a B.A with high distinction in the Distinguished Majors Program in Political and Social Thought from the University of Virginia, and a J.D. with honors from the University of Chicago Law School.