Marc Rowan is the Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Global Management, a major player in alternative investments. He co-founded the firm in 1990 and took the CEO role in 2021, succeeding Leon Black in a planned transition. Marc is a...

Marc Rowan is the Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Global Management, a major player in alternative investments. He co-founded the firm in 1990 and took the CEO role in 2021, succeeding Leon Black in a planned transition. Marc is a Wharton School graduate, where he earned both his Bachelor's and MBA degrees. His expertise lies in finance, and he has extensive experience in managing investments in public and private companies for over 35 years. Notably, he has a strong commitment to philanthropy and public policy; he chairs the UJA-Federation of New York and is actively involved with Darca, an educational network in Israel that serves diverse and underserved communities. Marc also contributes to the Penn Wharton Budget Model, a non-profit researching the fiscal impacts of public policy. Many know him for his strategic vision that aligns the interests of stockholders with long-term performance while managing risks effectively.