Gary McCool

Gary McCool currently serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Apollo Global Management, Inc. since November 2025. Prior to this role, Gary held significant positions at Goldman Sachs as the Head of Investment Banking Exec Search & Lateral Recruiting for the Americas and Vice President within the Global Banking & Markets division, focusing on senior hiring and strategic advice in talent acquisition and diversity initiatives. Additional experience includes serving as Director at Options Group, where expert recruitment services in financial services were provided, and multiple leadership roles at Selby Jennings, overseeing recruitment for investment banking professionals and managing dedicated teams. Gary's career commenced in advertising sales and serving as a caddie, supported by a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Penn State University and further education at The City College of New York.