Doug Sieg cold called Lord Abbett in the early 1990s looking for a job. More than 30 years later, he’s the CEO. In this episode, Doug joins CAIS Co-President Brad Walker for a wide-ranging conversation covering his path to Lord Abbett, what he found when he took over as managing partner in 2018, and how the firm has built out a private credit platform while staying true to its roots as a public fixed income manager. They also discuss Doug’s outlook on today’s macro environment, and reflects on the leadership lessons that guided his path to CEO.
**Chapters**
01. The Sieg Household \[01:38]
02. Three Brothers, One Industry \[03:10]
03. The Cold Call \[07:04]
04. Why He Stayed \[08:44]
05. Taking Over as Managing Partner \[11:02]
06. Building a Culture From the Inside Out \[13:28]
07. Leaders Aren't Born \[18:24]
08. Building the Private Credit Platform \[22:28]
09. Conviction and Caution \[30:36]
10. What Leadership Looks Like at Every Level \[44:55]
Doug SiegGuest
Brad WalkerHost
Alex CavalieriHost
