Marc J. Rowan is a founding partner of Apollo Management, L.P., a private investment partnership that manages a series of institutional funds focused on complex equity investments, leveraged buyouts and corporate reorganizations. Prior to joining Apollo, Mr. Rowan was a member of the mergers and acquisitions department of Drexel Burnham Lambert, Incorporated, with responsibilities in high yield financing, transaction idea generation and merger structure negotiation.

Mr. Rowan currently serves on several boards of directors including: Samsonite Corporation, a leading manufacturer of luggage; Vail Resorts, Inc., the owner and operator of the Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Breckenridge ski areas; Quality Distribution, Inc., the leading bulk chemical transport company in the U.S.; NRT, Inc., the leading national real estate brokerage company, National Financial Partners, Inc., a distributor of financial products to affluent individuals and small and medium sized businesses, Rare Medium, Inc., a fast growing, leading edge provider of internet e-commerce design solutions and Wyndham International, which owns, leases, manages and franchises primarily upscale and luxury hotel and resort properties. Mr. Rowan has previously served on the board of directors of New World Communications, Inc., Furniture Brands International and Culligan Water Technologies. Mr. Rowan is also active in charitable activities. He is a founding member and serves on the executive committee of the Youth Renewal Fund and is a member of the board of directors of the National Jewish Outreach Program and the Undergraduate Executive Board of The Wharton School.

Mr. Rowan Graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business with a B.S. and an MBA in Finance.