Legendary Entertainment, the company behind “Dune” and “Godzilla,” has hired Apollo partner Aaron Sobel. He will serve as a member of Legendary’s senior management team, helping lead and execute the strategy including corporate development, M&A, capital strategy and formation, and overseeing new business initiatives. He will report directly to Josh Grode, CEO of Legendary.
Sobel’s newly created role is intended to expand Legendary’s ability to pursue opportunities across media and entertainment. His hiring comes as Legendary has reportedly been pursuing an acquisition of Lionsgate. His experience and business acumen will be invaluable as we expand into new areas.” Sobel joins Legendary after 15 years at Apollo, where he served as a partner in the firm’s private equity business and worked in investments across media, entertainment and telecommunications.
Before joining Apollo in 2011, he worked in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs. Sobel has been named to Private Equity International’s “Future 40: Dealmakers” list and Variety’s annual Variety500 list of the most influential leaders in the global media industry. This is an opportunity to contribute more directly to a company I know well and deeply believe in.” Legendary’s upcoming slate includes “Dune: Part Three,” “Godzilla x Kong: Supernova” and a sequel to “A Minecraft Movie.” The company is also working on “Gundam,” a live-action adaptation of the iconic Japanese franchise, starring Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo.
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