Media Contact Stockholders Login About Apollo Our Business Our Impact Insights Careers search Share HOME ABOUT OUR HISTORY Share Apollo History Since our founding in 1990, we have established a notable record of success in alternative investments. Apollo now serves institutional and individual investors across the risk-return spectrum—in yield, hybrid and equity strategies. More than 2,000 Apollo employees, including more than 550 investment professionals, work from our offices throughout the world. Our History 2021 Apollo announces industry leading governance changes to expand and empower the Board of Directors, move to one share/one vote structure and appoints former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as Non-Executive Chair of the Board of Directors. The efforts pave the way for a simpler structure and eligibility for inclusion in a broader set of market indices. Previous Announces Significant Governance Enhancements Apollo and Athene Enter Into Definitive Agreement to Merge Marc Rowan Formally Assumes Role of CEO Next 1/5 2020 Previous 1990 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2015 Next 2021 Announces Significant Governance Enhancements Apollo and Athene Enter Into Definitive Agreement to Merge Marc Rowan Formally Assumes Role of CEO AltFinance Launches Form Strategic Partnerships with Leading FinTech Firms 2020 Apollo Impact Platform Launches Supporting our Communities during COVID-19 New Headquarters Citizenship Initiative Jackson National Life Insurance Company transaction 2019 Athene Partnership Strengthened C-Corp Conversion Tenth ESG Report Launch PK AirFinance Acquisition Athora Acquisition of VIVAT Expanding Global Footprint Apollo Insurance Solutions Group Established 2018 Expansion of Leadership Funds Managed by Apollo Acquire GE Energy Portfolio Athora Established AUM Surpasses Brand Refresh Going Greener 2017 A Record Fund IX Apollo Launches Accord Strategy 2015 Asia Real Estate Expansion 2014 Athora Launches Apollo Launches Total Return Strategy 2013 Supporting Education $100 Billion Milestone MidCap Financial Acquired 2012 Merx Founded 2011 NYSE: APO Apollo Launches Credit Strategies 2009 Athene Launches World-class ESG Reporting 2008 Apollo launches European Principal Finance (EPF): 2006 Global Perspective 2001 Confidence in Fund V 1995 American Value 1993 Expansion to Real estate 1991 Executive Life 1990 Apollo is Founded © Apollo Global Management, Inc. 2021 All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy European Disclosures Terms of Use Forward-Looking Statements Site Map Web Fraud & Phishing Form CRS Disclosures To see how cookies are used, please review our cookie notice. If you agree to our use of cookies, please continue to use our site.