Leon David Black (born July 31, 1951) [1] is an American private equity investor. He is the former CEO of Apollo Global Management, which he co-founded in 1990 with Marc Rowan and Josh Harris. [2]

4 days ago · Leon Black is #78 on Forbes' 2025 Forbes 400 list. Read more about Leon Black, their experience, their asset summary, and more here.

NEW YORK, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A New York state appeals court ruled in favor of billionaire investor Leon Black on Thursday, rejecting a defamation claim by a woman who also accused the Apollo...

Nov 22, 2025 · The New York-based firm specializes in leveraged buyouts, distressed debt, real estate investments and publicly traded funds. Black stepped down as chairman of Apollo in March 2021.

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Mar 12, 2025 · “As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance and now Ranking Member of the Committee, members of my staff have been conducting an investigation into at least $158 million in …

Oct 18, 2025 · New emails show how Mr. Epstein pressured Leon Black, his longtime friend and patron, to fork over millions for financial services.

Aug 5, 2023 · Billionaire investor Leon Black struck a multi-million dollar settlement with the government of the US Virgin Islands to avoid any legal claims tied to a Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking...

Leon Black is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and art investor. In 1990, he founded Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s foremost alternative asset managers where he served as …

3 days ago · Leon David Black was born on July 31, 1951, in the United States. He is the son of Eli M. Black, a Jewish businessman, and Shirley Lubell, an artist. His father, Eli M. Black, was the chairman …