Lauren Coape-Arnold

Lauren Coape-Arnold is a prominent figure in the realm of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. She currently serves as the Global Head of Citizenship and Executive Director of the Apollo Opportunity Foundation at Apollo Global Management Inc., a role she has held since November 2019. In this capacity, she is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive social impact program that aims to drive positive change through strategic investments and community engagement.12

Professional Background

Before joining Apollo, Coape-Arnold was a Managing Director and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Guggenheim Partners from June 2017 to October 2019. There, she was instrumental in establishing the firm's CSR practice, launching initiatives such as matching gift programs and volunteer time off, which encouraged employee participation in philanthropic activities.12 Her earlier roles include serving as a Foundation Officer at Two Sigma Investments, where she managed philanthropic efforts for the firm's co-chairmen, and as Director at the Maverick Capital Foundation.23

Education

Coape-Arnold holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Psychology and French from Amherst College, and an MBA from the Yale School of Management, where her studies focused on philanthropy and non-profit management.12

Recognition

Her contributions to the field have been recognized through various accolades, including being named a “Woman of Influence” by the New York Business Journal in 2016 and included in City & State's “Responsible 100” list in 2017.23

Current Initiatives

As Executive Director of the Apollo Opportunity Foundation, Coape-Arnold emphasizes strategic investments that enhance the impact of grantees, aiming for transformative change within communities.3 Her leadership reflects a commitment to integrating social responsibility into the core operations of Apollo Global Management.