Apollo Appoints Celia Yan as Head of Hybrid for Asia Pacific
Investor - People | Jun 25, 2025 | Apollo
Apollo has announced Celia Yan as the new Partner and Head of Hybrid for the Asia Pacific region. Yan will be based in Hong Kong and will be responsible for expanding Apollo's hybrid platform in the region. The newly created role will focus on delivering flexible and tailored capital solutions that sit between traditional debt and equity. Apollo's hybrid strategies aim to support companies' growth initiatives, liquidity generation, and balance sheet deleveraging. Yan brings over 20 years of industry experience, previously serving as Head of APAC Private Credit at BlackRock and holding senior roles at ADM Capital, National Australia Bank, and Equity Trustees Limited. Apollo views Yan's experience as vital in growing their business in the Asia Pacific, as the demand for innovative capital solutions rises. Celia Yan emphasizes Apollo's capability to deliver partnership-oriented and flexible capital at scale to address market inefficiencies. Apollo manages approximately $785 billion of assets and aims to continue delivering innovative solutions to its clients.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Asset Management
- Financial Services
Geography
- Asia Pacific – Celia Yan's role will involve expanding Apollo's hybrid platform in the Asia Pacific region, emphasizing local market engagement.
- Hong Kong – Celia Yan will be based in Hong Kong as she leads the Asia Pacific hybrid strategy for Apollo.
Industry
- Private Equity – Apollo is involved in alternative asset management, and the article discusses expansion in their private equity and hybrid capital offerings.
- Asset Management – Apollo's hybrid strategies and asset management expertise are central, aimed at providing tailored capital solutions across different markets.
- Financial Services – The article highlights the expansion of financial services through innovative capital solutions in the Asia Pacific.
Financials
- $785 billion – Assets under management by Apollo as of March 31, 2025.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo | Employer/Private Equity Firm | Company | Apollo is an alternative asset manager focused on providing excess return across the risk-reward spectrum. |
| Celia Yan | Head of Hybrid for Asia Pacific | Person | Celia Yan is appointed to lead Apollo's hybrid strategies in the Asia Pacific. She brings over 20 years of experience, previously working at BlackRock. |
| BlackRock | Former Employer | Company | Celia Yan previously served as Head of APAC Private Credit at BlackRock before joining Apollo. |
| Matthew Michelini | Partner and Head of Asia Pacific | Person | Matthew Michelini commented on Celia Yan's appointment, emphasizing her experience in private markets. |
| Chris Lahoud | Partner at Apollo | Person | Chris Lahoud highlighted the opportunity for hybrid growth in the region. |