Apollo Names Yasuo Kashiwagi Head of Japan
Apollo (NYSE: APO) has appointed Yasuo Kashiwagi as Head of Japan, strengthening its presence in the Japanese market. With over 30 years of financial leadership experience, Kashiwagi will oversee the firm's integrated strategy and local partnerships across asset management, capital solutions, and wealth and retirement solutions.
Apollo has maintained an active presence in Asia Pacific for nearly two decades, with a dedicated Tokyo office since 2019. The firm has grown its local team to over 30 professionals and manages approximately $20 billion in assets in Japan. Kashiwagi's appointment comes as Apollo expands its platform across origination, insurance, and wealth services to meet increasing demand for flexible equity and yield-oriented solutions in the region.
Apollo (NYSE: APO) ha nominato Yasuo Kashiwagi Head of Japan, rafforzando la sua presenza nel mercato giapponese. Con oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella leadership finanziaria, Kashiwagi supervisioner脿 la strategia integrata della societ脿 e le partnership locali nei settori dell'asset management, delle soluzioni di capitale e delle soluzioni per la ricchezza e la pensione.
Apollo 猫 attiva nella regione Asia Pacific da quasi due decenni e dispone di un ufficio dedicato a Tokyo dal 2019. L'azienda ha ampliato il team locale a oltre 30 professionisti e gestisce circa 20 miliardi di dollari in asset in Giappone. La nomina di Kashiwagi avviene mentre Apollo espande la sua piattaforma nei settori dell'origination, delle assicurazioni e dei servizi patrimoniali per rispondere alla crescente domanda di soluzioni flessibili orientate al capitale e al rendimento nella regione.
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Apollo ha estado presente activamente en Asia Pac铆fico durante casi dos d茅cadas y cuenta con una oficina en Tokio desde 2019. La firma ha ampliado su equipo local a m谩s de 30 profesionales y gestiona aproximadamente 20.000 millones de d贸lares en activos en Jap贸n. El nombramiento de Kashiwagi se produce en un momento en que Apollo ampl铆a su plataforma en originaci贸n, seguros y servicios de patrimonio para atender la creciente demanda de soluciones flexibles orientadas al capital y al rendimiento en la regi贸n.
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Apollo (NYSE: APO) a nomm茅 Yasuo Kashiwagi Head of Japan, renfor莽ant ainsi sa pr茅sence sur le march茅 japonais. Fort de plus de 30 ans d'exp茅rience dans des fonctions de direction financi猫re, Kashiwagi supervisera la strat茅gie int茅gr茅e de la firme et les partenariats locaux en gestion d'actifs, solutions de capital et solutions patrimoniales et de retraite.
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Apollo (NYSE: APO) hat Yasuo Kashiwagi zum Head of Japan ernannt und st盲rkt damit seine Pr盲senz auf dem japanischen Markt. Mit 眉ber 30 Jahren Erfahrung in F眉hrungspositionen im Finanzwesen wird Kashiwagi die integrierte Strategie des Unternehmens sowie lokale Partnerschaften in den Bereichen Asset Management, Kapitall枚sungen und Verm枚gens鈥� und Altersvorsorgel枚sungen verantworten.
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- Expansion of local team to over 30 professionals with continued growth expected
- Significant presence with $20 billion in assets under management in Japan
- Strategic hire brings 30+ years of global financial leadership experience
- Growing demand for private capital solutions in Japanese market
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Apollo's appointment of Kashiwagi signals strategic deepening in Japan's $20B operation amid favorable demographic and market trends.
Apollo's appointment of Yasuo Kashiwagi as Head of Japan represents a strategic reinforcement of the firm's commitment to the Japanese market. With over $20 billion in assets already managed in Japan and a team of 30+ professionals, this move signals Apollo's intent to capitalize on specific structural advantages in this market.
Two key macro trends make this expansion particularly noteworthy. First, Japan's aging demographics create substantial demand for retirement income solutions, aligning perfectly with Apollo's retirement expertise through its Athene platform. Second, Japanese corporations and institutions are increasingly seeking alternative capital sources beyond traditional banks, creating demand for Apollo's flexible private capital solutions.
Kashiwagi's background is especially relevant - his experience at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation and Nomura Holdings provides him with deep connections to Japan's institutional landscape and regulatory environment. This appointment follows Apollo's pattern of building local leadership with strong domestic relationships to facilitate deal flow.
The firm's integrated strategy across asset management, capital solutions, wealth and retirement in Japan mirrors its successful approach in other markets where it leverages its permanent capital base to provide solutions across the risk spectrum. This appointment positions Apollo to further monetize Japan's transition toward private capital markets as both an investment destination and a source of capital for global deployment.
Seasoned executive to advance firm鈥檚 role as a leading provider of flexible private capital solutions to the Japan market
NEW YORK, Sept. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Yasuo Kashiwagi has joined the firm as Head of Japan, overseeing the firm鈥檚 integrated strategy and local partnerships in Japan, including local operations across asset management, capital solutions, wealth and retirement solutions.
Apollo has held an active presence across Asia Pacific for nearly two decades, opening a dedicated office in Tokyo in 2019 and steadily expanding its platform across origination, insurance and wealth in the region to meet the rising demand for flexible equity and yield-oriented solutions. The firm has grown its local team to over 30 professionals and is expected to continue its rapid expansion alongside a growing base of local institutional and distribution partnerships.聽
Mr. Kashiwagi will lead the next phase of Apollo鈥檚 growth in Japan, driving the firm鈥檚 strategic expansion in the market, deepening institutional and regulatory relationships and overseeing local execution across the firm鈥檚 businesses. He brings over 30 years of global financial leadership experience, most recently serving as Senior Managing Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive of the Asset Management & Investor Services Business Unit at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation. He has also held senior roles at Nomura Holdings in Europe and the United States.
鈥淛apan stands out as a market where long-term structural trends align with Apollo鈥檚 strengths,鈥� said Jim Zelter, President of Apollo Global Management. 鈥淚nstitutions and corporates are increasingly turning to private capital as a solution, not just for financing, but also for long-term partnership. At the same time, Japan鈥檚 demographics are creating urgent demand for retirement income solutions. We are committed to building trusted relationships and delivering scaled, flexible capital that addresses these needs. With the addition of Kashiwagi鈥檚 leadership to our talented regional and global team, we are positioned to deepen our presence and broaden our impact.鈥�
鈥淎pollo鈥檚 approach in Japan has been to listen carefully, remain disciplined and deliver tailored solutions to our partners,鈥� said Tatsuo Tanaka, Japan Chair. 鈥淎s corporates look beyond traditional sources of capital and the retirement ecosystem evolves, our ability to take a long-term, outcome-focused approach has only become more relevant. Kashiwagi鈥檚 appointment reflects our commitment to serving the needs of today鈥檚 business leaders and delivering next generation investment strategies to help individuals achieve better outcomes in retirement.鈥�
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to lead Apollo鈥檚 efforts in Japan and work closely with our local and global teams to advance the firm鈥檚 position as a leading provider of capital and retirement solutions,鈥� said Yasuo Kashiwagi. 鈥淲e see growing demand for capital that is aligned, durable and flexible, especially in an environment where investors and issuers alike are focused on long-term outcomes. I believe Apollo is uniquely positioned to support Japan鈥檚 transition with a platform that combines global origination capabilities, retirement expertise, equity and yield-oriented solutions at scale.鈥�
Mr. Kashiwagi鈥檚 appointment builds on Apollo鈥檚 recent activity in Japan, including the addition of seasoned professionals across wealth management, credit and hybrid businesses, capital support for several blue-chip companies by its established equity platform and new partnerships with leading institutions to expand lending and retirement offerings. Apollo and Athene鈥檚 integrated platform manages approximately
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