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Apollo taps Jennifer Kerr as partner for institutional client group

Prior to joining Apollo, Kerr spent nearly two decades at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

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  • At CPP Investments, Kerr most recently served as managing director, credit investments and head of credit strategy
  • Kerr is based in Toronto
  • In the new role, she will be responsible for expanding Apollo’s footprint in Canada and deepening the firm’s relationships with institutional investors in the region

Apollo Global Management has named Jennifer Kerr as a partner in the institutional client group.

Prior to Apollo, Kerr spent nearly two decades at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, where she most recently served as managing director, credit investments and head of credit strategy.

Kerr is based in Toronto. In the new role, she will be responsible for expanding Apollo’s footprint in Canada and deepening the firm’s relationships with institutional investors in the region.

On the appointment, Chris Buchanan, global head of the institutional client group at Apollo, said in a statement, “As we continue to grow our global platform and capabilities and execute on a range of compelling opportunities to meet the needs of our institutional clients, Jen will play a pivotal role in strengthening our relationships with leading institutions in Canada.”

Headquartered in New York City, Apollo is a global alternative assets manager. As of June 30, 2023, the firm had approximately $617 billion of assets under management.