Gemma Gucci
About Gemma Gucci
Gemma Gucci serves as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Apollo Global Management Inc., a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having previously worked at BlackRock and Korn Ferry, among other firms.
Work at Apollo Global Management
Gemma Gucci serves as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees the recruitment strategies and initiatives for talent acquisition across the organization. Her leadership in this position contributes to Apollo's efforts in attracting and retaining top talent in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at BlackRock
Before joining Apollo, Gemma Gucci held multiple roles at BlackRock. She worked as the Head of Alternative Investments Recruiting from 2015 to 2019, where she focused on sourcing talent for alternative investment strategies. Following this, she served as the Americas Head of Executive Talent Acquisition from 2019 to 2021, managing executive-level recruitment efforts in the Greater New York City Area.
Career at Korn Ferry
Gemma Gucci was a Senior Associate at Korn Ferry from 2010 to 2015. In this role, she specialized in asset management and alternative investments, providing recruitment solutions to clients in the financial sector. Her experience at Korn Ferry laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in talent acquisition at major financial institutions.
Educational Background
Gemma Gucci studied at the University of St Andrews, where she earned a Master of Arts degree in International Relations. This academic background has contributed to her understanding of global markets and the complexities of talent acquisition in the financial industry. She also completed her high school education at Trinity School.
Early Career Experience
Gemma Gucci began her career in finance as a Sales Assistant at Credit Suisse from 2006 to 2007. She then transitioned to Jefferies & Company, where she worked as an Associate in Equity Sales from 2007 to 2010. These early roles provided her with foundational experience in the financial services industry.