Apollo Sees Potential for More Buyout Deals in Europe Than US

Apollo Global Management Inc.’s new European private equity lead is betting there is more potential for buyouts in the region, possibly outpacing its home turf.

“We expect to be very busy here, potentially even more active here than we might be in the US,” Alex van Hoek, lead partner for European private equity at Apollo, said in an interview. “That’s somewhat atypical in the history of our business.”

Alex joined the firm in New York in 2010 and has been based in London since 2021. He took over the role this year, and is leading a team of ...