Robert Givone is a former professional tennis player who now leads media, entertainment, and sports-focused credit at Apollo, serving as Head of Portfolio Strategies and Co-Chief Credit Officer while also co-managing Apollo Sports Capital and Apollo Debt Solutions BDC. Coming from a background in distressed credit research at firms like Davidson Kempner, he has built a reputation for large, complex financings—from Gannett and R.R. Donnelley to Concord's record-setting music bond deal—while focusing his sports investing on live experiences, fan engagement, and venue development rather than simple team ownership.