Vanessa Leung
About Vanessa Leung
Vanessa Leung is the Director of Events at Apollo Global Management, Inc., a position she has held since 2024 in New York City. She has extensive experience in event management, having previously worked at OpenExchange, Inc. and Bloomberg LP, among other organizations.
Work at Apollo Global Management
Vanessa Leung currently serves as the Director of Events at Apollo Global Management, Inc. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's event strategy and execution. Based in New York, New York, she has been with Apollo for six months, leveraging her extensive experience in event management to enhance the company's presence in the financial sector.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Prior to her role at Apollo, Vanessa worked at OpenExchange, Inc. as the Director of Event Production and Strategy from 2022 to 2024. Her career also includes significant positions at Bloomberg LP, where she served as Senior Event Manager from 2018 to 2022 and as Event Planner from 2013 to 2015. These roles involved overseeing large-scale events and managing event logistics across various regions.
Education and Qualifications
Vanessa Leung completed her Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance and International Business at McGill University from 2005 to 2009. She also attended West Point Grey Academy, where she achieved both elementary and high school education from 1997 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in event management and strategy.
Career Background
Vanessa has a diverse career history in event planning and management. She has worked with notable organizations such as Credit Suisse, where she held multiple event planner roles in Hong Kong, and Raymond James as an Assistant to Vice President, Financial Advisor in Vancouver. Her early career also included a position as an Analyst in IT Operations at oneworld Alliance.
Professional Development
Throughout her career, Vanessa has developed a robust skill set in event production and strategy. Her roles have included significant responsibilities in planning and executing events for major financial institutions. This experience has equipped her with the knowledge and expertise necessary to lead successful events in high-pressure environments.