Apollo Names Brian Chu Head of Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions
Apollo (NYSE: APO) has appointed Brian Chu as Partner and Head of Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions (APPS). Chu, bringing over 20 years of experience in operational leadership and private equity, will lead APPS' strategic and operational support across Apollo's private equity portfolio. He joins from Centerbridge Partners, where he was Senior Managing Director and co-head of portfolio operations.
Aaron Miller, the current APPS leader, will transition to Chairman of APPS and plans to retire at the end of 2026. Miller will continue advising on strategic initiatives and support select portfolio companies until his retirement. The leadership change emphasizes Apollo's focus on improving business performance and creating value through operational excellence.
Apollo (NYSE: APO) ha nominato Brian Chu come Partner e Responsabile di Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions (APPS). Chu, con oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella leadership operativa e nel private equity, guiderà il supporto strategico e operativo di APPS per il portafoglio di private equity di Apollo. Proviene da Centerbridge Partners, dove ricopriva il ruolo di Senior Managing Director e co-responsabile delle operazioni di portafoglio.
Aaron Miller, attuale leader di APPS, passerà a ricoprire il ruolo di Presidente di APPS e prevede di andare in pensione entro la fine del 2026. Miller continuerà a fornire consulenza sulle iniziative strategiche e a supportare alcune società del portafoglio fino al suo pensionamento. Questo cambiamento nella leadership sottolinea l'impegno di Apollo nel migliorare le performance aziendali e creare valore attraverso l'eccellenza operativa.
Apollo (NYSE: APO) ha nombrado a Brian Chu como Socio y Jefe de Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions (APPS). Chu, con más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo operativo y capital privado, liderará el apoyo estratégico y operativo de APPS en la cartera de capital privado de Apollo. Proviene de Centerbridge Partners, donde fue Director General Senior y co-jefe de operaciones de cartera.
Aaron Miller, actual líder de APPS, pasará a ser Presidente de APPS y planea retirarse a finales de 2026. Miller continuará asesorando en iniciativas estratégicas y apoyando a ciertas compañías del portafolio hasta su retiro. Este cambio en el liderazgo destaca el enfoque de Apollo en mejorar el rendimiento empresarial y crear valor mediante la excelencia operativa.
Apollo (NYSE: APO)는 Brian Chu를 파트너 겸 Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions(APPS) 책임자로 임명했습니다. Chu는 운영 리더십과 사모펀드 분야에서 20년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있으며, Apollo의 사모펀드 포트폴리오 전반에 걸친 APPS의 전략적 및 운영 지원을 이끌 예정입니다. 그는 Centerbridge Partners에서 선임 전무이사 겸 포트폴리오 운영 공동 책임자로 근무했습니다.
Aaron Miller는 현재 APPS 책임자에서 APPS 의장으로 전환하며 2026년 말 은퇴할 계획입니다. Miller는 은퇴 전까지 전략적 이니셔티브 자문과 일부 포트폴리오 회사 지원을 계속할 것입니다. 이번 리더십 변화는 Apollo가 비즈니스 성과 향상과 운영 우수성을 통한 가치 창출에 집중하고 있음을 강조합니다.
Apollo (NYSE : APO) a nommé Brian Chu en tant que partenaire et responsable d'Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions (APPS). Chu, fort de plus de 20 ans d'expérience en leadership opérationnel et en capital-investissement, dirigera le soutien stratégique et opérationnel d'APPS à travers le portefeuille de capital-investissement d'Apollo. Il rejoint l'entreprise en provenance de Centerbridge Partners, où il était directeur général principal et co-responsable des opérations de portefeuille.
Aaron Miller, actuel responsable d'APPS, deviendra président d'APPS et prévoit de prendre sa retraite à la fin de 2026. Miller continuera à conseiller sur les initiatives stratégiques et à soutenir certaines sociétés du portefeuille jusqu'à sa retraite. Ce changement de direction souligne l'engagement d'Apollo à améliorer la performance commerciale et à créer de la valeur grâce à l'excellence opérationnelle.
Apollo (NYSE: APO) hat Brian Chu zum Partner und Leiter von Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions (APPS) ernannt. Chu bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in operativer Führung und Private Equity mit und wird die strategische und operative Unterstützung von APPS für Apollos Private-Equity-Portfolio leiten. Er kommt von Centerbridge Partners, wo er als Senior Managing Director und Co-Leiter der Portfolio-Operationen tätig war.
Aaron Miller, der derzeitige APPS-Leiter, wird zum Vorsitzenden von APPS wechseln und plant, Ende 2026 in den Ruhestand zu gehen. Miller wird bis zu seinem Ruhestand weiterhin strategische Initiativen beraten und ausgewählte Portfoliounternehmen unterstützen. Der Führungswechsel unterstreicht Apollos Fokus auf die Verbesserung der Geschäftsleistung und die Wertschöpfung durch operative Exzellenz.
- Appointment of experienced leader Brian Chu with 20+ years of operational and private equity expertise
- Smooth leadership transition with Aaron Miller remaining as Chairman to ensure continuity
- Strategic enhancement of APPS platform focusing on value creation and operational improvements
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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
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