Mr. Michelini is a Partner and Head of Apollo Asia-Pacific. He also Co-Leads Apollo’s Hybrid Value strategy. Mr. Michelini has played a pivotal role in the creation and success of a number of Apollo’s largest growth initiatives, including Athene, Hybrid Value, Apollo Dedicated Insurance Program, Natural Resources, and the development of the Financials Group. Upon joining Apollo in 2006, Mr. Michelini spent several years in the firm’s Private Equity business, where he was focused on deals in media, financial services, and metals & mining across a number of geographies. Previously, Mr. Michelini was a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Lazard Frères & Co. Mr. Michelini serves on the board of directors of Athene Holding Ltd. and Venerable Holdings, and previously served on the boards of Aleris Corporation, Metals USA, Noranda Aluminum, One Main Financial, and Warrior Met Coal. Mr. Michelini received his MBA from Columbia University and graduated from Princeton University with a BA in mathematics and a Certificate in finance.