Christian Grados
About Christian Grados
Christian Grados is a Principal in Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness at Apollo Global Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in human resources and leadership development, having held various positions at notable financial institutions including Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Citi.
Current Role at Apollo Global Management
Christian Grados serves as Principal of Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness at Apollo Global Management, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness and talent management strategies within the firm. His responsibilities include developing programs that align talent development with business objectives, thereby contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Previous Experience at Apollo Global Management
Prior to his current position, Christian Grados held two roles at Apollo Global Management, Inc. He served as Director of Human Capital, Business Partner from 2018 to 2021, and subsequently as Principal of Human Capital, Business Partner from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he worked on various initiatives aimed at improving human capital strategies and aligning them with the company’s goals.
Experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Christian Grados worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in multiple capacities. He was Vice President of Learning & Leadership Development for Global Markets from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Vice President for Learning and Leadership Development in 2018 for a brief period. His roles involved developing leadership programs and enhancing learning initiatives within the organization.
Career at Citi
At Citi, Christian Grados held several roles in Human Resources. He served as Assistant Vice President - Human Resources Business Partner for Corporate and Investment Banking in 2015. Additionally, he worked as Human Resources Analyst in various capacities from 2011 to 2015. His experience at Citi contributed to his expertise in human resources management within the financial services sector.
Education and Academic Background
Christian Grados earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also completed his secondary education at Colegio Franklin D. Roosevelt, achieving an International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in human resources and organizational effectiveness.