Brindley previously worked for the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), a large UK private pension scheme, where he was an investment director responsible for origination, execution, and asset management of private credit assets, including managing fund and co-investment relationships. Prior to USS, he was UK head of strategic asset finance at Commerzbank AG. 

“Rob’s deep understanding of the UK pension landscape – gained from his experience within the country’s largest private pension scheme – and his expertise in private credit and real estate markets will be invaluable as we expand our relationships with institutional investors across the UK and Europe,” Reynolds said. “Strengthening our European franchise is a key pillar of Fortress’s global growth strategy, and we’re thrilled to welcome Rob’s leadership to the team.” 

Brindley will collaborate with Fortress’s CPSG and investment teams to enhance the firm’s position as a provider of capital solutions to institutional investors, while diversifying the cost, duration, and structure of capital raised in the years ahead. 

His appointment comes during a period of expansion for Fortress in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East – with co-CEO and managing partner Josh Pack and head of Europe and co-head of NPLs Francesco Colassanti spearheading the regional growth strategy, the firm continued. In 2025, the firm made several hires and appointments to support its growing geographic footprint and capital raising capabilities. Reynolds joined in June as head of European Institutional Business Development; in May, Giovanni Luna joined as head of origination, Europe, and Niccolò Biancheri was appointed as head of corporate credit, Europe. Also in May, Fortress named Chuck Spetka head of Middle East based in the firm’s new office in Abu Dhabi global market.