Quick Info
| Profession | Private equity investor, businessman, art collector |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 31/07/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, United States |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Leon David Black |
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| Known For | Co-founder and former CEO/chairman of Apollo Global Management |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Dartmouth College |
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| Degree | Bachelor's degree |
| Postgraduate | Harvard Business School |
| Postgraduate Degree | MBA |
Personal Life
| Residence | New York City, New York, United States |
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| Children | 4 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Debra Ressler |
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Family
| Father | Eli M. Black |
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Career
| Early Career | Worked at Drexel Burnham Lambert from 1977 to 1990, where he became managing director and head of the mergers and acquisitions group. |
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| Apollo Global Management | Co-founded Apollo Global Management in 1990 with Marc Rowan and Joshua Harris; served as CEO and chairman until 2021. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is also known for art collecting. | |
| 2. He co-founded the Melanoma Research Alliance with his wife Debra in 2007. | |
| 3. He served on the board of the Museum of Modern Art. |