Marc Rowan Wants to Turn Feared Apollo Into Admired Stalwart (2)

The boss at Apollo has left the 43rd floor – the Manhattan aerie where his predecessor stalked corporate game – for a windowless post down on nine. He favors sweaters over suits. Eats in the cafeteria. He talks about diversity. Thinks about philanthropy.

His reserved, methodical way of doing business has led people to call him “The Professor.”

Is this that Apollo – Apollo Global Management Inc. – one of the most feared, antagonistic, envied players in private equity?

It is under “Professor” Marc Rowan.

It’s been more than two years since Rowan’s boss, Leon Black, and his ...