From Quarterback to Corner Office: Doug Sieg on Leading Lord Abbett (EP. 44)

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 

1. The Sieg Household [01:38]
2. Three Brothers, One Industry [03:10]
3. The Cold Call [07:04]
4. Why He Stayed [08:44]
5. Taking Over as Managing Partner [11:02]
6. Building a Culture From the Inside Out [13:28]
7. Leaders Aren't Born [18:24]
8. Building the Private Credit Platform [22:28]
9. Conviction and Caution [30:36]
10. What Leadership Looks Like at Every Level [44:55]