Bio

Mr. Russell joined Apollo in January 2008. He is the Head of Transaction Management and Accounting Policy and holds a variety of responsibilities within the Finance function, including management of transaction due diligence and integration on corporate M&A opportunities, strategic investments and new growth areas, oversight of the accounting and reporting for the firm’s transactions, establishing and ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and structuring of strategic transactions from an accounting perspective. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Russell held various positions in the Banking and Capital Markets group at Ernst & Young LLP. He received a Bachelor of Accountancy in 2001 and a Master of Accountancy in 2002, each from the University of Mississippi. Mr. Russell is a Certified Public Accountant.