Torsten Slok
About Torsten Slok
Torsten Slok is the Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management Inc., a position he has held since 2020. He has an extensive background in economics, having worked for various prestigious organizations including the OECD, Deutsche Bank, and the International Monetary Fund.
Current Role at Apollo Global Management
Torsten Slok serves as the Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management Inc., a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for providing economic insights and analysis to inform investment strategies and decision-making processes. His expertise contributes to the firm's understanding of macroeconomic trends and their implications for investment opportunities.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bank
Prior to his current role, Torsten Slok worked at Deutsche Bank from 2005 to 2019 as the Chief International Economist. During this 14-year tenure, he focused on international economic trends and their impact on global markets. He also held the position of Chief Economist at Deutsche Bank Securities for one year, from 2019 to 2020, where he provided economic analysis to support the firm's trading and investment strategies.
Early Career and Education
Torsten Slok began his career as a Student Economist at Danmarks Nationalbank from 1991 to 1994. He later worked as an Economist at the International Monetary Fund from 1998 to 2002, gaining experience in global economic policy. His early career also includes a role as a Strategist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2002 to 2003, where he analyzed economic trends to guide investment decisions.
Experience at OECD
From 2003 to 2005, Torsten Slok worked as an Economist at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the Paris Area, France. During this time, he contributed to research and analysis on economic policies and trends affecting member countries, enhancing his understanding of international economic dynamics.