Leon Black
Leon Black is an American billionaire investor and businessman, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Apollo Global Management, a leading global private equity firm. His career has been marked by significant financial successes, but he has also faced scrutiny due to his financial ties with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. In March 2021, Black stepped down from his position at Apollo amid growing concerns regarding his connections to Epstein, which included allegations of personal and business relationships that raised ethical questions.
Born on Jul 05, 1951 (74 years old)
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Australia:
Leon Black was identified as a billionaire investor and part of Epstein's circle.
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Spain:
Leon Black is one of the founders of Apollo Global Management, a major player in international finance.
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Leon Black is the controversial founder of Apollo Global Management.
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United States:
Leon Black is a long-time associate of Epstein who maintained that Epstein provided him financial advice.
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Romania:
Leon Black is a co-founder of Apollo Global Management who left the company in 2021.
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The report identified transactions with Leon Black, the co-founder of the private equity firm Apollo Global Management who left the company in 2021.
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Spain:
Leon Black purchased a version of El grito at Sotheby’s for over 98 million euros in 2012.
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United Kingdom:
Epstein was worth nearly $600m at his death, thanks mostly to two wealthy billionaire clients – Apollo Global Management co-founder Leon Black.
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Leon Black stepped down from Apollo Global Management after an inquiry into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Black, meanwhile, references Epstein's 'schemes and plans, a unique tax strategy'.
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