Apollo Names Industry Veteran Harry Seekings Co-Head of Infrastructure

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Apollo (APO) appoints Harry Seekings as Co-Head of Infrastructure, bringing over 25 years of industry experience to drive growth in mid-market infrastructure assets. Seekings' proven track record and expertise in managing transnational teams will play a crucial role in Apollo's continued success in the Infrastructure sector.

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that industry veteran Harry Seekings has been named Co-Head of Infrastructure at Apollo, effective March 11, 2024. Seekings will work alongside Olivia Wassenaar, Head of Sustainability and Infrastructure.

Apollo Co-President Scott Kleinman said, “We are pleased that Harry will join Apollo as Co-Head of Infrastructure. With over 25 years of industry experience, Harry has a proven track record and tested ability to grow and manage transnational teams, and we believe he will play an integral role in driving the continued growth of our Infrastructure franchise. We continue to see compelling opportunities to invest in infrastructure assets, particularly in the mid-market where we can apply our scale, expertise and capital markets capabilities to provide value for companies.”

Seekings said, “Apollo operates one of the industry’s leading mid-market Infrastructure franchises, and I am incredibly excited to help lead the strategy at a time when infrastructure assets increasingly need scaled capital and deep operating expertise. With a flexible mandate and integrated approach to investing, I believe Apollo Infrastructure is well positioned for future growth, and I look forward to working with the team to build on the strong progress underway.”

Apollo’s Infrastructure franchise has a deep bench of talent including seven partners and 25 investment professionals dedicated to the strategy. The team focuses on mid-market businesses and assets, and key investment themes include the global energy transition, digital infrastructure, global supply chain and sustainable living.

Seekings joins Apollo from InfraRed Capital Partners where he held several leadership roles, including Managing Partner and Head of Infrastructure, overseeing a business line with over 100 professionals across London, New York and Sydney. Prior to this, he led InfraRed’s business development activities in North America and participation in public-private partnerships procurements in Canada and the U.S. He holds a Master of Philosophy in European Studies from Peterhouse, University of Cambridge and a Master of Arts with Honors in Modern History from Jesus College, University of Oxford.

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 to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and 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 December 31, 2023, Apollo had approximately $651 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

FAQ

Who has been named Co-Head of Infrastructure at Apollo?

Harry Seekings has been named Co-Head of Infrastructure at Apollo.

When will Harry Seekings start his role as Co-Head of Infrastructure at Apollo?

Harry Seekings will start his role as Co-Head of Infrastructure at Apollo on March 11, 2024.

What is Harry Seekings' background and experience in the industry?

Harry Seekings brings over 25 years of industry experience and has held leadership roles at InfraRed Capital Partners, overseeing business development activities in North America and public-private partnerships procurements.

What is Apollo's focus in the Infrastructure sector?

Apollo's Infrastructure franchise focuses on mid-market businesses and assets, with key investment themes including the global energy transition, digital infrastructure, global supply chain, and sustainable living.

What are some of the key responsibilities of Harry Seekings as Co-Head of Infrastructure at Apollo?

Harry Seekings will work alongside Olivia Wassenaar, Head of Sustainability and Infrastructure, to drive the growth of Apollo's Infrastructure franchise and manage transnational teams effectively.