Kevin R. O'neill
About Kevin R. O'neill
Kevin R. O'Neill serves as the Head of ISGI Business Management at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2022, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at firms such as BlackRock, State Street, and Lehman Brothers.
Work at Apollo
Kevin R. O'Neill has served as the Head of ISGI Business Management at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2022. In this role, he has focused on integrating technology and managing data as critical assets within global operations. He has transformed the global portfolio restructuring team into a cohesive unit by implementing a unified project management platform and standardized procedures. Additionally, he led the development of a standardized approach for interactions with Portfolio Management Teams, Trading, Compliance, Risk, and Operations.
Previous Experience
Before joining Apollo, Kevin R. O'Neill held several significant positions in the finance and investment sectors. He worked at BlackRock as the Head of Client Experience for the Institutional Client Business from 2010 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Transition Management at State Street from 2009 to 2011. His career also includes a role as Director at Lehman Brothers from 2002 to 2008 and as Vice President at Nomura from 2008 to 2009. He was a Group Manager at T. Rowe Price from 2018 to 2022 and a Project/Programme Manager at Aviva for a brief period in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Kevin R. O'Neill holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Lewis & Clark College, completed in 1994. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts in International/Global Studies from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from The Wharton School, both obtained between 2000 and 2002. His expertise includes integrating technology into organizational processes and managing data effectively, particularly in the context of global operations and strategy implementation.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Kevin R. O'Neill has demonstrated a proven track record in leading technology-focused organizational change management initiatives. He has deep expertise in scoping, building, implementing, and managing high-value project management and risk management systems, notably with BlackRock Aladdin. His efforts have contributed to the successful transformation of teams and processes within the organizations he has worked for.