Leon Black – Family, Family Tree

Leon David Black is an American businessman and the son of Eli Black who was a prominent Jewish businessman.

His business revolves around private equity and leveraged buyouts. He is also the co-founder of the private equity giant Apollo Global Management.

Personal Biography: Leon David Black


Leon Black was born in July 1951 to Eli M. Black and Shirley Lubell. Eli Black was a businessman who emigrated from Poland and was the owner of United Brands Company. Shirley Lubell, Leon’s mother, was an artist. Leon completed his BA in Philosophy and History from Dartmouth College in 1973. He then went to Harvard University to complete his MBA in 1975. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Dartmouth College during the period 2002-2011.

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