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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Leon Black
The House of Representatives voted to hold Black in contempt of Congress over his refusal to comply with the Epstein subpoenas, the first such contempt finding against a witness in the investigation. Black has not been charged with any wrongdoing in connection with his dealings with Epstein.
Black declined to appear for a sworn congressional deposition and instead filed a lawsuit against the House Oversight Committee and its chairman, James Comer. His lawyers argue the subpoenas, which also demand any nondisclosure agreements he signed, amount to an overreach of the committee's authority.
Leon Black appeared for a closed-door transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee as part of its Jeffrey Epstein investigation. He acknowledged paying Epstein $158 million, said he was deceived by him, and denied any criminal wrongdoing. He walked out before the session ended, and the committee then issued him two subpoenas.
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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. |
