Apollo has appointed Shimpei Kanzaki as Managing Director and Head of Japan Global Wealth. With over 20 years of experience in alternative investments, private markets, and wealth management, Kanzaki will report to Edward Moon, Partner and Head of Asia Pacific Global Wealth at Apollo.
Moon said, “We are pleased to welcome Shimpei, who brings to Apollo significant industry experience and a proven track record of business building in the Japan wealth market. Following our successful expansion in Hong Kong and Singapore, we look forward to growing in Japan, expanding our product suite and partnering with Japanese distributors across wealth channels”.
Apollo Partner and Chief Client and Product Development Officer Stephanie Drescher added, “Japan is a key growth market for Apollo, where we see our disciplined investment philosophy and strong focus on investor alignment resonate with clients. With Shimpei’s appointment, we are thrilled to grow our Wealth presence in Japan to help more clients access private market strategies and the potential excess return and diversification benefits we seek to provide”.
Shimpei Kanzaki, Managing Director and Head of Japan Global Wealth at Apollo, commented, “Apollo is well-regarded as a leading alternative asset manager with a proven track record in originating investment-grade, yield-oriented assets. I am thrilled to join the firm and bring our tailored solutions to Japanese investors by building strong partnerships with top distributors in Japan.”
Before joining Apollo, Kanzaki served as a Director at KKR, leading its wealth solutions business in Japan since 2022. Previously, he headed the hedge funds product specialist team at UBS and held senior positions at Credit Suisse, Mirabaud, and Man Group, focusing on hedge fund strategies, portfolio management, and business development.