Tetsuji Okamoto
About Tetsuji Okamoto
Tetsuji Okamoto serves as a Partner and Head of Japan at Apollo Global Management Inc., a position he has held since 2019. He has a background in finance, having worked at notable firms such as Merrill Lynch, Bain Capital, and Ripplewood Holdings.
Work at Apollo Global Management
Tetsuji Okamoto has been serving as Partner and Head of Japan at Apollo Global Management since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the firm's operations and investment strategies in Japan. His extensive experience in finance and investment management contributes to Apollo's growth and presence in the Japanese market.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Apollo, Tetsuji Okamoto held several significant positions in the finance sector. He worked at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Analyst from 2002 to 2004. Following this, he served as Vice President at Ripplewood Holdings LLC from 2004 to 2008. He then advanced to Bain Capital, where he was a Managing Director from 2008 to 2019. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in investment management and financial analysis.
Education and Academic Background
Tetsuji Okamoto studied at Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Computer Science from 1998 to 2002. Prior to this, he attended The American School in Japan from 1987 to 1998, completing 11 years of education. His academic background supports his expertise in finance and technology.
Career Timeline
Tetsuji Okamoto's career spans over two decades in the finance and investment sectors. He began his professional journey at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Analyst from 2002 to 2004. He then transitioned to Ripplewood Holdings LLC as Vice President from 2004 to 2008. After that, he spent 11 years at Bain Capital as Managing Director from 2008 to 2019. Since 2019, he has been with Apollo Global Management, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives in Japan.