Apollo Hires Legendary Banker Bill Lewis to Boost Top Ranks (1)

William M. Lewis Jr., who has spent more than four decades on Wall Street as an investment banker at Lazard Ltd. and Morgan Stanley, is joining Apollo Global Management Inc. at the firm’s most senior level.

William M Lewis Jr

Source: Apollo Global Management Inc.

In addition to seeking investment opportunities in the private equity business, Lewis will become part of the management committee and joins as a senior partner, Apollo said in a statement. He is stepping down as chairman of investment banking at Lazard, where he worked for 17 years, and will join its board.

“As Apollo looks to double its assets under management over ...