Michael Kashani

Managing Director, Head of ESG Credit at Apollo Global Management

Michael Kashani is the Managing Director and Head of ESG Credit at Apollo Global Management Inc., a position he assumed in October 2023. He is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Kashani has a strong academic background, holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Management Information Science from the University at Albany, SUNY, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2003.

Professional Experience

Apollo Global Management Inc.
- Position: Managing Director, Head of ESG Credit
- Duration: October 2023 - Present

Kashani's work focuses on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into credit analysis and investment strategies, reflecting a growing trend in sustainable finance. His contributions to the firm have been recognized, including accolades related to private debt management and impact investing initiatives.

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Experience

Managing Director, Head of ESG Credit at Apollo Global Management Inc.

Principal, Head of ESG Credit at Apollo Global Management Inc. (October 2021 - November 2022), Global Head of ESG Portfolio Management - Fixed Income at Goldman Sachs (March 2018 - October 2021), Senior Research Analyst at Goldman Sachs (May 2006 - March 2018), Founder at Project Forward (May 2015 - October 2021)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance/Management Information Science, Magna Cum Laude, University at Albany, SUNY (1999 - 2003)