Jim Galowski
About Jim Galowski
Jim Galowski serves as the Head of Credit for Europe and CEO of Apollo Asset Management Europe. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various leadership positions at notable firms including Redding Ridge Asset Management and Stone Tower Capital.
Current Role at Apollo
Jim Galowski serves as the Head of Credit for Europe at Apollo Global Management Inc. He is also a member of the European Management Team and holds the position of CEO for Apollo Asset Management Europe. His tenure in this role began in 2015 and has continued for nine years, with operations based in London, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Asset Management
Prior to his current role at Apollo, Jim Galowski was a Partner at Stone Tower Capital from 2006 to 2012, where he contributed for six years. He also served as Partner and Co-Head of Structured Credit at Apollo Global Management from 2012 to 2015. His experience in asset management includes a position as a Board Member at Apollo Residential Mortgage Inc. from 2015 to 2016.
Financial Sector Background
Jim Galowski has extensive experience in the financial sector. He worked at CIBC as a Senior Trader from 1985 to 1990. He held multiple positions at WestLB, including Managing Director from 1990 to 1995 and Regional MD of Global Financial Markets APAC from 1999 to 2001. He also served as Group Treasurer at Thomas Cook for a brief period in 1997.
Education and Qualifications
Jim Galowski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from St. John's University, completing his studies from 1981 to 1985. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration in Finance at Fordham University, where he studied from 1993 to 1996.
Board Memberships and Community Involvement
In addition to his professional roles, Jim Galowski has been a Board Member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York and Western New York since 2018. His involvement reflects a commitment to community service and philanthropy.