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Josh Harris

Founder, 26North · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-11-05

Josh Harris is the CEO of 26North. Harris is based in the United States. Harris was born in 1964 in Chevy Chase and educated at Harvard Business School and The Field School.

Josh Harris is an investor and business leader with over thirty years of experience in alternative investments, private equity, and sports. He co-founded Apollo Global Management and spent over thirty years building it into one of the world's largest alternative investment managers before founding 26North in 2022.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Josh Harris has focused on the strong launch of 26North, the investment firm Harris founded, which closed its debut private equity fund significantly above its $4 billion target at approximately $5.9 billion in early 2026. Additional reporting has highlighted 26North's expansion in Manhattan through multiple office leases and Harris's strategic positioning in mid-market private equity and private credit investing.

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Born
December 29, 1964 · Chevy Chase
Citizenship
United States
Education
Harvard Business School, The Field School, The Wharton School
Awards
FA Cup trophy

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Josh Harris: FAQ

Who is Josh Harris?
Josh Harris is the Founder of 26North, based in United States.
What company does Josh Harris lead?
Josh Harris is CEO of 26North.
Where was Josh Harris educated?
Josh Harris studied at Harvard Business School, The Field School, The Wharton School.