Aaron Miller Named Chairman of APPS, Expected to Retire at End of 2026

NEW YORK, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Brian Chu has joined the firm as a Partner and Head of Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions (APPS). In this role, Chu will lead APPS’ mission to deliver strategic and hands-on operational support across Apollo’s private equity portfolio. He will build on the team’s established value creation model, which combines generalist operating partners and deep functional expertise to unlock transformational growth opportunities for Apollo’s funds’ portfolio companies.

Chu brings more than 20 years of experience in operational leadership and private equity to Apollo. He most recently served as Senior Managing Director and co-head of the portfolio operations group at Centerbridge Partners, where he led value creation efforts across a portfolio of approximately 30 companies. His career has been defined by close collaboration with management teams and boards to drive growth and implement organizational change. Prior to Centerbridge, he was an Operating Partner at Bain Capital and has held several senior roles in operations and technology.

Aaron Miller, who led APPS since joining the firm in 2019, will transition to Chairman of APPS. In this role, he will continue to advise on strategic initiatives, work closely with select portfolio companies on high-priority value creation projects and support the continued evolution and expansion of the APPS platform.

“Brian’s exceptional ability to build high-performing operations teams, combined with his disciplined approach to value creation, makes him the ideal leader to continue building upon the strong foundation that Aaron has established and developed,” said Antoine Munfakh, Partner and Head of Private Equity – North America, and Michele Raba, Partner and Head of Private Equity – Europe. “As our industry increasingly recognizes that outperformance will be driven by improving businesses rather than expanding multiples, the role of APPS has never been more crucial. Scaling our APPS platform has been a game changer for our private equity franchise, transforming the way we partner with outstanding management teams to create tangible value at each stage of the investment lifecycle.”

“Apollo has built one of the most effective operating platforms in the industry, known for its deep alignment with management and relentless focus on business transformation,” said Brian Chu. “I’m honored to join this talented team and to carry forward the APPS mission—accelerating growth through investments in technology, talent and commercial excellence. I look forward to expanding our capabilities and helping portfolio companies realize their full potential.”

Miller said, “I’m deeply proud of the culture of innovation, performance and collaboration we’ve built at APPS. Working alongside such a talented group of professionals—and seeing the tangible, lasting value we’ve helped create—has been one of the most fulfilling chapters of my career. I’m excited to support Brian and the team as they take APPS to even greater heights.”

About Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions (APPS)

APPS supports Apollo funds’ portfolio companies throughout every stage of ownership by leveraging deep expertise across critical functional domains, including digital transformation, AI integration, procurement and supply chain optimization. With a team of 35 full-time professionals—comprising both functional specialists and generalist operators—APPS partners closely with company leadership to implement tailored value creation strategies. Through Value Creation Offices (VCOs), the team works with management to ensure rigorous execution and accountability, driving sustained performance improvements and long-term value.

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of March 31, 2025, Apollo had approximately $785 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Contacts

Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0540
IR@apollo.com

Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com

Amsterdam, 8 July, Amsterdam-based investment firm Globitas Capital is pleased to announce that Lawrence Hasselbaink joined the company as Investment Director as of 1st of July. For the seasoned M\&A advisor and dealmaker, this move marks an important next step in his career.

Lawrence brings over ten years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and is a specialist in initiating, structuring, and executing complex transactions. He combines strategic oversight with a keen eye for detail and has a strong ability to balance the interests of various stakeholders. His people-focused approach—taking the time to understand what drives individuals and teams—sets him apart when navigating complex deals. This makes him a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, management teams, and investors alike.

Lawrence’s move to Globitas reflects his ambition to contribute more actively to business development. In his new role, he supports management teams in shaping the strategic direction of companies. “Transitioning into a hands-on investment role is a natural next step in my career,” says Lawrence. “I look forward to convincing ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams of Globitas’ approach and applying my experience and expertise to businesses where we can truly make a difference.”

Arthur Clement, Managing Partner at Globitas, adds: “Lawrence is a great addition to the Globitas team. In addition to his impressive M&A track record, he brings the right analytical and interpersonal skills to help drive our growth. We look forward to a successful collaboration.”

Prior to joining Globitas, Lawrence was Vice President M\&A at ING Corporate Finance, where he was responsible for leading transactions and sourcing new deals. Before that, he spent over six years at PwC in various roles across Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Valuations, and Data Analytics.

NEW YORK – July 7, 2025 – Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced the appointment of Cindy Marrs as a Senior Advisor. In this role, Cindy will leverage her more than 30 years of wealth management expertise and leadership experience to advise the firm and support the continued growth of Stonepeak+, Stonepeak’s dedicated wealth solutions platform.

Cindy joins Stonepeak’s deep bench of Senior Advisors and Operating Partners with three decades of wealth leadership experience at Wellington Management, a $1.3 trillion asset manager, where she most recently served as Partner, Global Head of Wealth Management, and was a member of the firm’s eight-member executive committee. Over the course of her career at Wellington, Cindy built an exceptional track record as a leader and business builder across multiple regions, playing key roles in opening the firm’s London office, overseeing the U.S sub-advisory business, and building the Global Wealth Management business.

“We see a massive opportunity to bring private infrastructure—an asset class defined by its resilience and backed by meaningful global megatrends—to the wealth channel,” said Luke Taylor, Co-President of Stonepeak. “We look forward to benefiting from Cindy’s deep experience, entrepreneurial approach, and invaluable perspective.”

Cyrus Gentry, Managing Director at Stonepeak who leads Stonepeak+, added, “With Cindy’s strategic support, the Stonepeak+ platform will be even better positioned to deliver the benefits of private infrastructure to individual investors, particularly as we continue to scale our offerings and global team.”

“The importance of private infrastructure investment is becoming increasingly apparent, given the tremendous amount of capital needed to sustain and improve the essential services that underpin our daily lives,” said Cindy Marrs. “Stonepeak has distinguished itself as a truly differentiated player in this space through its sector and sourcing expertise, global footprint, focus on downside protection, and operational value-add capabilities. I am thrilled to be working with Cyrus and the rest of the talented Stonepeak+ team to bring the strength of the broader Stonepeak platform to the wealth channel.”

About Stonepeak
Stonepeak is a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with approximately $73 billion of assets under management. Through its investment in defensive, hard-asset businesses globally, Stonepeak aims to create value for its investors and portfolio companies, with a focus on downside protection and strong risk-adjusted returns. Stonepeak, as sponsor of private equity and credit investment vehicles, provides capital, operational support, and committed partnership to grow investments in its target sectors, which include digital infrastructure, energy and energy transition, transport and logistics, and real estate. Stonepeak is headquartered in New York with offices in Houston, Washington, D.C., London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. For more information, please visit www.stonepeak.com.

Contacts
Kate Beers / Maya Brounstein
corporatecomms@stonepeak.com
+1 (646) 540-5225