Mr. Karagiannis joined Apollo as an Operating Partner in 2013, covering private equity, credit and real estate investments. He has 23 years of professional experience in finance with a focus on investment management and transaction execution, including 16 years in a principal investment capacity. Mr. Karagiannis has previously served as Chairman of the Hellenic Association of Investment Management Companies, and as Executive Director on the Board of the Hellenic – Securities Investor Protection Fund (SIPF). Mr. Karagiannis received his MBA from The George Washington University.