Leadership talent for businesses at critical stages of growth.
Apollo partners on senior leadership appointments that shape the future direction, growth and long-term success of organisations.
We are trusted by investors, founders, family businesses and leadership teams across a wide range of sectors.
Private Equity
Apollo supports private equity firms and their portfolio companies with senior leadership appointments that influence growth, performance and value creation across the full investment lifecycle.
We understand the private equity context well. Capital clocks at 20–25% a year. Value creation plans need to be executed within a holding period. CEOs and leadership teams must be able to operate at pace, navigate uncertainty and perform with a more involved — and more expert — board than in most corporate settings.
We work across all C-level roles, strategy, M&A, PMI and portfolio operations, including permanent and interim leadership needs.
What PE clients work with Apollo on:
- CEO and C-suite appointments for portfolio companies
- CFO, COO, CCO and CTO searches — permanent and interim
- Strategy, business development and Chief of Staff
- Portfolio operations and investment team appointments
- M&A and PMI leadership roles
Trusted by more than 25 investment funds annually, Apollo has built a strong track record of repeat engagements and long-term client relationships.
Technology Scale-ups
Apollo partners with VC-backed, founder-led and independent scale-ups to attract the leadership talent needed for the next phase of growth.
This includes C-level and C-1 roles across general management, finance, operations, product, technology, commercial, marketing and strategy. Leaders in these environments must combine strategic and analytical thinking with hands-on execution, pace and adaptability.
Apollo brings strong experience in B2B SaaS, software, digital and technology-enabled businesses — understanding both the commercial dynamics and the specific leadership requirements that come with scaling.
Family & Founder-led Businesses
Apollo supports family businesses and founder-led companies as they professionalise, scale, prepare for succession or move through ownership and leadership transitions.
These moments often require leaders who can respect the company's entrepreneurial history while bringing the structure, experience and perspective needed for the next stage — hands-on operators who can build accountability without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
Apollo helps clients define what leadership capability is required, access the relevant market and appoint senior leaders who fit both the ambition and the culture of the business.
Who we work with
The typical Apollo candidate
Apollo focuses on candidates who are hands-on and entrepreneurial but also able to professionalise and scale an organisation. Our sweet spot is the dynamic mid-market — PE-backed and founder-led businesses of 50 to 500 FTE — where leaders must combine operational depth with the ability to build infrastructure, lead through ambiguity and operate at pace.
The leaders we place have typically worked in both entrepreneurial and more scaled environments. They understand what good looks like — and they are willing to build it themselves when needed.
