Richard Apostolik is the President and CEO of Global Association of Risk Professionals, a globally-recognized organization focused on elevating the practice of risk management. Prior to GARP, Rich was part of Bankers Trust’s (Deutsche Bank) Strategic Ventures Group where he developed financial risk management initiatives designed to provide credit risk mitigation and management services to financial service companies. He also worked with startup operations and management issues to major financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank, Fuji Bank, Discount Corporation of New York and J.P. Morgan. Richard also ran his own consulting firm and was responsible for the startup of SG Warburg & Co.’s North American futures and options business.
At Bankers Trust (Deutsche Bank), Rich Apostolik co-developed CoVar, a dynamic counterparty credit mitigation system.
He served as JPMorgan & Co.’s global head of energy brokerage activities and Chief Operating Officer of its global listed product businesses.
Rich was also responsible for the start up of S.G. Warburg & Co.’s North American futures and options business.
He was an attorney with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, practiced law with a private law firm in Chicago, and was the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s house counsel.
He also served as an Attorney at Gordon & Glickson.
Rich Apostolik's Accomplishments
Steven E. Yuhas Alumni Special Service Award, University of Dayton
Juris Doctor, University of Dayton School of Law
Master of Business Administration, University of Dayton School of Law
Bachelor's Degree, University of Dayton School of Law
Rich Apostolik's Volunteer Experience
Chairman & Member, University of Dayton School of Law Advisory Council
Trustee, Global Association of Risk Professionals