Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) has appointed Yasuo Kashiwagi as its new Head of Japan. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the firm’s strategic growth and operations in the country. This includes managing relationships with institutional investors and regulators, as well as overseeing the firm’s various business units in Japan.
Kashiwagi brings over 30 years of experience in the global financial sector. Most recently, he served as a senior executive at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation. He also held leadership positions at Nomura Holdings in Europe and the United States.
Apollo has been actively expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific region for nearly two decades. The firm opened a dedicated office in Tokyo in 2019 and has steadily grown its team to over 30 professionals. The company offers a range of financial services, including asset management, capital solutions, and wealth and retirement solutions.
Jim Zelter, President of Apollo Global Management, highlighted the increasing demand for private capital solutions in Japan. He emphasized that Apollo’s focus is on building strong relationships and providing flexible capital solutions to meet the evolving needs of the market, particularly in the retirement sector.
Tatsuo Tanaka, Japan Chair, emphasized Apollo’s commitment to providing tailored solutions to its partners. He explained that the firm’s long-term, outcome-focused approach is becoming increasingly relevant as corporations seek alternative sources of capital and the retirement landscape evolves.
Kashiwagi expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, emphasizing the growing demand for aligned, durable, and flexible capital solutions in Japan. He believes Apollo is uniquely positioned to support the country’s financial transition.
Apollo and its affiliated company, Athene, currently manage approximately $20 billion in assets in Japan. This includes investments across private credit, hybrid instruments, and private equity. The firm’s recent activities in Japan include adding experienced professionals across various business lines and establishing new partnerships to expand its offerings. The firm’s integrated platform aims to provide a comprehensive suite of investment strategies.
Apollo is a global alternative asset manager with over $840 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025. The firm focuses on providing excess returns for its clients across a range of investment strategies. Apollo also operates a retirement services business, Athene, which offers a suite of retirement savings products and institutional solutions.
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