Leon Black
Founder at
Apollo Advisors LP
Net worth: 5 107 M $ as of 2026-01-30
Network origin in Leon Black first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc.
 Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures chocolates and sugar candies.
45
| EXT | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | 45 |
Apollo Asset Management, Inc.
 Apollo Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides alternative asset management services
18
| SUB | Investment Managers | 18 |
SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc.
 SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates digital satellite radio
15
| EXT | Broadcasting | 15 |
| PUB | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 9 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
 Sirius XM Radio, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides radio broadcasting services
4
| SUB | Broadcasting | 4 |
AAA Guernsey Ltd.
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| SUB | 0 | |
Port Authority Task Force
0
| PVT | 0 | |
Apollo Management LP
 Apollo Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Apollo Global Private Equity invests in companies located across the globe primarily in North America. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for opportunistic buyouts and build-ups, corporate carve-outs, and distressed investments.
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| OPD | Investment Managers | 0 |
Asia Society
 Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an educational organization dedicated to promote mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among people, leaders and institutions
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| EXT | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
AAA MIP Ltd.
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| SUB | 0 | |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Promotes cultural and educational programmes
0
| NPO | Movies/Entertainment | 0 |
The Jewish Museum
 The Jewish Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums and art galleries
0
| PVT | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
FasterCures
0
| NPO | 0 | |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University
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| COL | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
Vail Valley Foundation
 Vail Valley Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides arts, athletics and education services
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| PVT | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
Melanoma Research Alliance
 Melanoma Research Alliance Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment
0
| FND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 0 |
Prep for Prep
 Prep for Prep Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in leadership development program activities
0
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
AIF IV Management, Inc.
 AIF IV Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides administrative management services
0
| EXT | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
Apollo Capital Management IV, Inc.
 Apollo Capital Management IV, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment services
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| SUB | Investment Managers | 0 |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a charitable organization
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| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
The Museum of Modern Art
 The Museum of Modern Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Exhibits modern and contemporary art
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| NPO | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
Allied Waste Industries LLC
 Allied Waste Industries LLC TruckingTransportation Provides waste collection and disposal services
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| SUB | Trucking | 0 |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment
0
| NPO | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 0 |
United Rentals (North America), Inc.
 United Rentals (North America), Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides equipment rental services
0
| SUB | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 0 |
Lion Advisors LP
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| SUB | 0 | |
Chromalloy Corp.
 Chromalloy Corp. Other TransportationTransportation Provides gas engine repair services
0
| HOL | Other Transportation | 0 |
Telemundo Group LLC
 Telemundo Group LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Broadcasts a Spanish language television network in the United States
0
| SUB | Broadcasting | 0 |
Samsonite LLC
 Samsonite LLC Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Manufactures luggage
0
| SUB | Other Consumer Specialties | 0 |
Apollo Real Estate Advisors LP
 Apollo Real Estate Advisors LP Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Manages private real estate and equity funds
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| SUB | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 0 |
| PUB | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 0 | |
Wyndham International, Inc.
 Wyndham International, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels and resorts
0
| EXT | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 0 |
Apollo Advisors LP
 Apollo Advisors LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial and private equity services
0
| SUB | Financial Conglomerates | 0 |
The Mount Sinai Hospital
 The Mount Sinai Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals
0
| NPO | Hospital/Nursing Management | 0 |
| PUB | Auto Parts: OEM | 0 | |
| PVF | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 0 | |
Apollo Capital Management LP (Investment Management)
 Apollo Capital Management LP (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance ACM-IM seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns across all economic cycles. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach that focuses on industries in which they have considerable knowledge, emphasizing downside protection and the preservation of capital. They target high margin capital markets businesses in which their industry expertise can be used to generate attractive investment returns. ACM-IM makes debt investments that offer a compelling risk/reward, are undervalued by the markets and/or are priced at attractive yields. The firm manages a variety of distressed and event-driven hedge funds and credit-oriented capital markets funds.
0
| OPD | Investment Managers | 0 |
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 The Metropolitan Museum of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art museums
0
| NPO | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
Dartmouth College
 Dartmouth College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University
0
| COL | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
Apollo Capital Management II, Inc.
 Apollo Capital Management II, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services
0
| SUB | Investment Managers | 0 |
AMC Entertainment, Inc.
 AMC Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a motion picture theatrical company
0
| SUB | Movies/Entertainment | 0 |
The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Inc.
 The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates charitable teaching hospitals
0
| NPO | Hospital/Nursing Management | 0 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Leon Black via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc.
 Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking, securities trading and brokerage Services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Walt Disney Co.
 The Walt Disney Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates television and radio production, distribution & broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks and hotels | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Neiman Marcus Group LLC
 The Neiman Marcus Group LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails apparel, shoes, handbags, beauty and accessories through online | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
VCA, Inc.
 VCA, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Provides veterinary medical and ancillary pet care services | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Morgan Stanley
 Morgan Stanley Investment ManagersFinance Provides wealth and asset management, trading & investment banking services | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Liberty Group Publishing, Inc.
 Liberty Group Publishing, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes newspapers | Publishing: Newspapers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
United Rentals (North America), Inc.
United Rentals (North America), Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides equipment rental services | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director/Board Member | |
Prudential Securities
 Prudential Securities Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ryan, Beck & Co., Inc.
 Ryan, Beck & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage and investment banking services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director of Research - Equity Analyst-Equity | |
XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc.
 XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates as a radio broadcasting station | Broadcasting | President Chairman Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, assurance, consulting and tax & business consulting services | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Washington & Congress Managers LLC
 Washington & Congress Managers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Washington & Congress Managers invests in companies located in the US. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of health care, transportation, packaging, IT consulting services, commercial services and communications sector. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Investment Managers | President Chief Investment Officer Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
University of Notre Dame
 University of Notre Dame Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Credit Suisse (USA) LLC
 Credit Suisse (USA) LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and asset management services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AP ALTERNATIVE ASSETS, L.P. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Investor Relations Contact Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Apollo Capital Management LP (Investment Management)
Apollo Capital Management LP (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance ACM-IM seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns across all economic cycles. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach that focuses on industries in which they have considerable knowledge, emphasizing downside protection and the preservation of capital. They target high margin capital markets businesses in which their industry expertise can be used to generate attractive investment returns. ACM-IM makes debt investments that offer a compelling risk/reward, are undervalued by the markets and/or are priced at attractive yields. The firm manages a variety of distressed and event-driven hedge funds and credit-oriented capital markets funds. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
 Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which originates, acquires, invests and manages commercial mortgage loans | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Smith Barney Asset Management
 Smith Barney Asset Management Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment services | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Leonard Green & Partners LP
 Leonard Green & Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Leonard Green & Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts, recapitalizations, single asset continuation vehicle, take private, growth equity and selective public equity & debt positions. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Consultant / Advisor | |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp.
 Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and brokerage services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
AsianMedia Group LLC
 AsianMedia Group LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Broadcasts a network of Asian language television channels | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
MidCap Financial Investment Corp
 MidCap Financial Investment Corp Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a management investment company | Financial Conglomerates | Compliance Officer Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Yale University
 Yale University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
New York University
 New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Cerberus Capital Management LP
 Cerberus Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Cerberus invests in public and private middle-market companies located in across the globe. The firm focus on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts and distressed debt capital transactions. | Investment Managers | Chairman Private Equity Investor | |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Williams College
 Williams College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Georgetown University
 Georgetown University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
 XM Satellite Radio, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Delivers satellite radio programs | Telecommunications Equipment | Chief Executive Officer Founder Director/Board Member Treasurer Director/Board Member | |
Triumph Capital Group, Inc.
 Triumph Capital Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Acts as an alternative investment manager | Investment Managers | President Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International
 Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking, equity, fixed income and financial services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co.
 Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co. Major BanksFinance Commercial bank | Major Banks | Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member | |
LLM Capital Partners LLC
 LLM Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance LLM Capital Partners invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 3 million. The firm focuses on broad range of sectors with an investment size USD 5 to 15 million. It makes non-control and expansion capital investments. | Investment Managers | Founder Founder | |
Unified Growth Partners LLC
 Unified Growth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance United Growth invests in companies located in the United States with an enterprises value ranging from USD $10 to 100 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Consultant / Advisor | |
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC
 Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails fashion, apparel, jewelry and accessories | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Apollo Management LP
Apollo Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Apollo Global Private Equity invests in companies located across the globe primarily in North America. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for opportunistic buyouts and build-ups, corporate carve-outs, and distressed investments. | Investment Managers | Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Founder | |
NYU Langone Health
 NYU Langone Health Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides medical services | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. | Broadcasting | President Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation
 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation The non-profit company is based in Colorado Springs, CO. The foundation provides comprehensive athlete profiles, including biographies, achievements, and backgrounds of competitors in various disciplines such as snowboarding, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, and ski mountaineering. It offers resources including news updates, videos, schedules, and educational content about sports disciplines, equipment, and competition formats. The organization encourages public engagement through opportunities to donate, volunteer, and support Team USA, and connects fans to related organizations and informational tools. Founded in 1894, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation operates as part of the Olympic & Paralympic Committee and serves as the official organization supporting Team USA athletes across Olympic and Paralympic sports. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 50 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 24 |
| Consumer Services | 20 |
| Retail Trade | 3 |
| Process Industries | 2 |
| Commercial Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 514 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 268 |
| Chairman | 94 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 81 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 80 |
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| John Danhakl | 76 |
| Susan Schnabel | 45 |
| Peter Nolan | 38 |
| Ian Loring | 37 |
| Michael Gross | 35 |
| Paul Fribourg | 34 |
| Henry Silverman | 28 |
| Robert W. Pangia | 26 |
| Richard Crowell | 25 |
| Gary Parsons | 25 |
| Mark A. Suwyn | 25 |
| David Frear | 24 |
| E. Bissell | 23 |
| A. Levison | 23 |
| Kenneth Vecchione | 23 |
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