New York, United States of America
John Zito is Co-President of Apollo Asset Management, where he co-leads all investing activity and oversees the day-to-day management of the Firm's asset management business. John also serves as Chairman of Atlas SP and is a member of Apollo's Leadership Team.
Since joining Apollo in 2012, John has helped scale the firm's credit platform into the largest private credit franchise globally. He has played a central role in expanding Apollo's reach into new markets and strategies, navigating periods of market dislocation, deploying significant capital at scale, and reinforcing Apollo's leadership in innovative, long-term financing for blue-chip companies around the world.
Previously, John served as a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Brencourt Advisors and spent five years as a Portfolio Manager at Veritas Fund Group.
Outside Apollo, he serves on the Robin Hood Leadership Council. He is a CFA charter holder and graduated cum laude from Amherst College with an AB in economics.
