Maria Fernanda Yglesias
About Maria Fernanda Yglesias
Maria Fernanda Yglesias serves as the Global Corporate Credit Principal for Healthcare at Apollo Global Management, Inc., a position she has held since 2023. She has a background in finance and economics, with previous roles at Credit Suisse and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Current Role at Apollo Global Management
Maria Fernanda Yglesias serves as the Global Corporate Credit Principal in the Healthcare sector at Apollo Global Management, Inc. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives in corporate credit. Her role involves overseeing credit investments and managing relationships within the healthcare industry, leveraging her extensive background in finance and corporate strategy.
Previous Experience at Credit Suisse
Prior to her current role, Yglesias worked at Credit Suisse in various capacities. She served as DCM FIG Southern Europe from 2016 to 2018 in London, focusing on debt capital markets. She also held the position of DCM LatAm for one year in New York from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was involved in Global Markets Strategy from 2015 to 2016, further enhancing her expertise in financial markets.
Education and Academic Background
Yglesias earned her Bachelor's degree in International Economics from Università Bocconi, graduating cum laude in 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, completing her studies in 2021. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in finance and corporate strategy.
Internship Experience
During her academic journey, Yglesias gained practical experience as an MBA Strategy Intern at KIRU from 2020 to 2021 for five months. She also completed a two-month MBA Summer Associate position at Apollo Global Management in 2020. These internships contributed to her understanding of strategic management and corporate finance.
High School Education
Maria Fernanda Yglesias completed her high school education at Blue Valley High School. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent academic and professional achievements.