Adriaan Van Der Knaap
About Adriaan Van Der Knaap
Adriaan Van Der Knaap serves as Co-Head of IG Private Corporate & Financials Credit at Apollo Global Management Inc., a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in the finance sector, having previously worked at UBS Investment Bank, Merrill Lynch, Citi, and StormHarbour Securities LLP.
Work at Apollo
Adriaan Van Der Knaap has served as Co-Head of IG Private Corporate & Financials Credit at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2016. In this role, he oversees investment strategies and portfolio management for private corporate credit. His leadership contributes to Apollo's reputation in the financial sector, particularly in managing investment-grade credit assets. The position is based in New York City, where he has been instrumental in shaping the firm's approach to corporate credit investments.
Education and Expertise
Adriaan Van Der Knaap earned a Master's degree in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in finance and investment management. His expertise encompasses corporate credit analysis, portfolio management, and financial strategy, which he has developed through years of experience in various financial institutions.
Background
Adriaan Van Der Knaap has a diverse professional background in the finance industry. He began his career at Citi as a Vice President from 1990 to 1998. He then moved to Merrill Lynch, where he served as Managing Director and Head of New Products for the Americas from 1998 to 2002. Following this, he worked at UBS Investment Bank as Managing Director from 2002 to 2012. Before joining Apollo, he was a Partner and Managing Director at StormHarbour Securities LLP from 2012 to 2016.
Career Progression
Adriaan Van Der Knaap has held several significant positions throughout his career in finance. After starting at Citi, he advanced to Merrill Lynch, where he led new product initiatives. His tenure at UBS Investment Bank solidified his role in corporate finance, and he continued to build on this experience at StormHarbour Securities LLP. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on corporate credit and financial management.