Maria Vanegas
About Maria Vanegas
Maria Vanegas serves as the Managing Director and UK & Europe Head of Consultant Relations Capital Fund Raising at Apollo Global Management. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, she has held significant roles at Goldman Sachs and possesses extensive expertise in capital fundraising across various asset classes.
Work at Apollo Global Management
Maria Vanegas serves as the Managing Director and UK & Europe Head of Consultant Relations Capital Fund Raising at Apollo Global Management, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for building and managing a Consultant Relations team in Europe. Her focus includes capital fundraising across various asset classes, leveraging her extensive experience in the financial industry.
Previous Experience at Goldman Sachs
Prior to her current role, Maria Vanegas worked at Goldman Sachs for nearly a decade. She held the position of Executive Director, EMEA & Asia Pacific Head of Consultant Relations from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, she served as Executive Director of Global Consultant Relations, focusing on Fixed Income, Equity, and Alternative Investments from 2013 to 2022. Her tenure at Goldman Sachs also included a role as Executive Director - Alternative Investments from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Qualifications
Maria Vanegas holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a Minor in French from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business, achieved in 2004. She completed the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) in 2014 and has obtained certifications including Series 7 and Series 66. Additionally, she studied at the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) and completed the Fintech Foundation Course.
Industry Experience and Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Maria Vanegas has worked with global investment banks and a top-tier private market global asset manager. Her expertise includes capital fundraising across multiple asset classes such as Private Equity, Real Estate, Private Credit, Infrastructure, and Secondaries. She has a proven track record of engaging with a diverse range of institutional clients, including Sovereign Wealth Funds and OCIO platforms.