Kelley (Finlayson) Smith
About Kelley (Finlayson) Smith
Kelley (Finlayson) Smith is a Principal and Human Capital Business Partner at Apollo Global Management, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bucknell University and has extensive experience in human capital management, previously serving in various roles at Accenture and Glocap Search.
Work at Apollo
Kelley (Finlayson) Smith currently serves as Principal, Human Capital Business Partner at Apollo Global Management, Inc. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the firm's human capital strategies in New York. Prior to her current role, she worked as Director, Human Capital Business Partner at Apollo from 2019 to 2022. In these roles, she has focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness and aligning human resources with business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Kelley Smith earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Bucknell University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in economic principles, which she applies in her roles in human capital management. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at The Pingry School from 2002 to 2006.
Background
Kelley Smith began her professional career at Accenture, where she worked as a Management Consulting Development Program Analyst from 2010 to 2012. She then transitioned to a role as Management Consultant at Accenture until 2013. Following her tenure at Accenture, she joined Glocap Search as Vice President, a position she held for six years until 2019. Her extensive experience in consulting and human capital management has shaped her current role at Apollo.
Career Progression
Kelley Smith's career has progressed through various roles in human capital management and consulting. After starting at Accenture, she advanced to a management consulting role before moving to Glocap Search as Vice President. Her experience at Glocap Search lasted six years, after which she joined Apollo Global Management. Her trajectory reflects a consistent focus on human capital and organizational development.