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Athene Names Brett Gibson as Executive Vice President, Head of Investor Relations

Athene appoints Brett Gibson as EVP and Head of Investor Relations to bolster market and investor communications

By Hana Yamamoto
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Athene, a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, has hired Brett Gibson as Executive Vice President and Head of Investor Relations. Gibson brings extensive experience in credit research and investor engagement, previously serving as Executive Director in North America Credit Research at J.P. Morgan Securities. The move aims to strengthen Athene’s investor relations and support its growth and market leadership in retirement solutions.

Athene Names Brett Gibson as Executive Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
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Key Points

  • Brett Gibson joins as EVP and Head of Investor Relations, bringing nearly 20 years of industry experience.
  • Gibson's background includes in-depth credit research, especially in investment-grade insurance and healthcare companies.
  • Athene manages $473 billion in assets and operates across the US, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan, focusing on retirement income and savings products.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athene, the leading retirement solutions company and subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO), today announced that Brett Gibson is joining the company as Executive Vice President and Head of Investor Relations.

“Brett brings nearly 20 years of experience in credit research, capital markets, and institutional investor engagement to Athene’s retirement platform,” said Grant Kvalheim, CEO of Athene. “Brett’s strong relationships with fixed income investors and knowledge of the industry will complement our team’s capabilities as we continue to build on Athene’s market leadership and financial performance.”

Gibson joins Athene from J.P. Morgan Securities, where he most recently served as Executive Director, North America Credit Research. During his tenure, he specialized in analyzing investment-grade insurance and healthcare companies through various market cycles, including extensive analysis of Life Insurance industry balance sheets and investment portfolios.

“I am excited to join Athene given its many operational and balance sheet strengths and the opportunity it has to help increase retirement security at such an important time,” said Gibson. “Athene’s scale and expertise make it well positioned for continued profitable growth while maintaining its position as one of the best capitalized financial services companies in the world. I look forward to helping communicate these strengths to key stakeholders, maintaining our industry leading disclosures and transparency, and enhancing our position within the capital markets.”

About Athene
Athene is the leading retirement solutions company with $473 billion of total assets as of June 30, 2026, and operations in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan. Athene is focused on providing financial security to individuals by offering an attractive suite of retirement income and savings products and also serves as a solutions provider to corporations. For more information, please visit www.athene.com.

Contact 
Alyssa Castelli
Director, External Relations
+1 (646) 768-7304
[email protected]


Risks

  • Integration risk around new leadership's effectiveness in investor relations impacting communication and market perception.
  • Market sensitivity to shifts in credit markets or insurance sector balance sheets could affect Athene's financial performance.
  • Broader economic conditions affecting retirement solutions demand and capital markets stability may impact company growth.

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