Brian Sullivan
About Brian Sullivan
Brian Sullivan serves as the Head of Fund Finance IT at Apollo Global Management, where he manages a team responsible for fund accounting and investor reporting systems. He has a strong background in finance and technology, with previous roles at Deutsche Bank AG and Gravitas, focusing on system integration and project management.
Work at Apollo
Brian Sullivan has served as the Head of Fund Finance IT at Apollo Global Management LLC since 2014. In this role, he manages a team of seven professionals who are responsible for fund accounting and investor reporting systems. His leadership focuses on optimizing financial technology solutions to support the organization's investment strategies. Sullivan's tenure at Apollo has been marked by a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and improving data management processes within the firm.
Education and Expertise
Brian Sullivan studied at Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Business Management from 1992 to 1997. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in finance and technology. Sullivan's expertise includes managing vendor relationships, overseeing release cycles for custom applications, and developing API-based utilities that enhance system integration capabilities.
Background in Financial Services
Sullivan has a significant background in financial services, having worked at Deutsche Bank AG in various roles over a span of several years. His positions included Business Solutions Analyst, Systems Analyst, and Program Manager. During his time at Deutsche Bank, he implemented interfaces between Investran and external systems, streamlining data exchange processes. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in fund finance and technology.
Project Management Experience
Throughout his career, Brian Sullivan has demonstrated strong project management skills, particularly in managing global project teams using an onshore/offshore model. His role as Program Manager at Deutsche Bank involved overseeing complex projects that required coordination across different regions. This experience has been instrumental in his current position at Apollo, where he continues to manage diverse teams and projects.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current role at Apollo, Brian Sullivan worked at Gravitas (at Apollo Management LP) as Investran Product Manager from 2012 to 2014. In this position, he contributed to the development of financial technology solutions. His earlier tenure at Deutsche Bank included significant contributions to system integration and data management, enhancing the overall efficiency of financial operations.