# Marc Rowan

> Marc Jeffrey Rowan is the co-founder, CEO and board chair of Apollo Global Management. His career spans Drexel Burnham Lambert, Apollo’s formation in 1990, the development of its credit and retirement services businesses, education philanthropy and public debates over university governance. He also owns Long Island restaurants.

- **Role:** Co-Founder, CEO and Chair of the Board at Apollo Global Management, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Apollo Global Management, Inc., Athene, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Youth Renewal Fund, Darca, Penn Wharton Budget Model, UJA-Federation of New York, Board of Peace
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BS, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, MBA in Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Co-founded Apollo in 1990 and helped develop its credit and retirement services businesses., Led Apollo as CEO during its combination with Athene in January 2022., Apollo reported $1.047 trillion in assets under management at June 30, 2026.

## Career timeline

- **1984-1985** — Completes Wharton undergraduate and MBA studies; begins his early investment banking career at Drexel Burnham Lambert.
- **1990** — Co-founds Apollo after Drexel’s collapse, alongside former colleagues including Leon Black and Josh Harris.
- **2009** — Athene is founded; Rowan begins service on its board, continuing until August 2025.
- **2017-2026** — Chairs Wharton’s Board of Advisors; term ends June 30, 2026.
- **2018** — Marc and Carolyn Rowan give Wharton $50 million for faculty and research.
- **2021-03** — Formally becomes Apollo CEO.
- **2022-01** — Apollo completes its merger with Athene.
- **2025-04** — Becomes Apollo board chair, effective April 21.
- **2026-01** — Named to the founding Executive Board of the Board of Peace and the Gaza Executive Board.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Apollo in 1990 and helped develop its credit and retirement services businesses.
- Led Apollo as CEO during its combination with Athene in January 2022.
- Apollo reported $1.047 trillion in assets under management at June 30, 2026.
- Graduated summa cum laude from Wharton.
- With Carolyn Rowan, committed $50 million to Wharton in 2018.
- Was an initial funder and contributor to the Penn Wharton Budget Model.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Apollo announced Rowan’s participation in a September 23 fireside chat at the Bank of America 31st Annual Financials CEO Conference.
- **2026-08** — Apollo published his discussion with a16z’s David Haber on culture; the original conversation was released May 27.
- **2026-08** — Apollo reported $1.047 trillion under management at June 30, 2026.
- **2026-07** — Jamie Dinan succeeded Rowan as Wharton Board of Advisors chair after Rowan’s term ended June 30.
- **2026-02** — Teachers’ unions requested SEC scrutiny of Apollo’s Epstein-related disclosures; Apollo denied Rowan had a business or personal relationship with Epstein. The request is not a regulatory finding.
- **2026-01** — The White House appointed Rowan to two executive bodies associated with the Gaza reconstruction framework.

## Links

- Website: https://www.apollo.com/aboutus/leadership-and-people/marc-rowan

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