Ben Saunders
About Ben Saunders
Ben Saunders serves as Principal of ESG at Apollo Global Management Inc., a position he has held since 2022. He has a background in Business Administration and Finance from UNC Chapel Hill and has previously worked at Insight Sourcing Group and Credit Suisse.
Work at Apollo
Ben Saunders currently serves as Principal in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) division at Apollo Global Management Inc. He joined the firm in 2022 and has been contributing to its ESG initiatives for the past two years. His role involves integrating ESG factors into investment processes and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards.
Education and Expertise
Ben Saunders studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA). His academic focus included Finance and Consulting, equipping him with a solid foundation in business principles and analytical skills relevant to his career in finance and ESG.
Background
Before joining Apollo, Ben Saunders accumulated significant experience in various roles. He worked at Insight Sourcing Group for eight years, focusing on Enterprise Solution Development in Energy and Sustainability. Prior to that, he held positions at Sageworks as a Project Analyst and at Credit Suisse as an Operations Analyst, both in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Professional Experience
Ben Saunders has a diverse professional background, having worked in multiple roles across different organizations. His career began at Credit Suisse in 2013 as an Operations Analyst. He then transitioned to Sageworks in 2014, where he served as a Project Analyst for 11 months. Following this, he spent eight years at Insight Sourcing Group, contributing to projects related to energy and sustainability.