Matthew Breitfelder
About Matthew Breitfelder
Matthew Breitfelder serves as the Global Head of Human Capital and Partner at Apollo Global Management Inc. He has a diverse background in talent management and organizational development, with experience at major firms and institutions, and is actively involved in initiatives supporting underrepresented groups in the investment industry.
Work at Apollo
Matthew Breitfelder serves as the Global Head of Human Capital and Partner at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the firm's human capital strategies and promoting diversity within the organization. His leadership aims to foster an inclusive workplace culture and expand opportunities for underrepresented groups globally through initiatives like the Apollo Opportunity Foundation.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Breitfelder holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he studied from 2000 to 2002. He also studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics as a Visiting Student at the University of Oxford from 1993 to 1994. Additionally, he earned a BA in Economics from the University of Southern California from 1991 to 1995 and an MS in Public Policy and European Affairs from The London School of Economics and Political Science in 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in human capital and organizational development.
Background
Before joining Apollo, Matthew Breitfelder held various significant positions in human capital management. He worked at BlackRock as Chief Talent Officer and Managing Director from 2011 to 2019. Prior to that, he was the Global Head of Talent Management & Organizational Development at MasterCard Worldwide from 2006 to 2011. His career also includes roles at PwC, Corporate Executive Board, and the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he gained extensive experience in leadership development and strategy consulting.
Achievements
Matthew Breitfelder has co-authored several articles and case studies for Harvard Business School, contributing to the academic discourse on human capital. He is recognized multiple times as a top global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) by n2Growth and Stanford Business School. Additionally, he was part of the founding design team for Aspen’s First Movers Social Innovation fellowship program, which aims to drive social innovation through leadership development.
Current Involvement and Initiatives
In addition to his role at Apollo, Matthew Breitfelder is actively involved in various organizations. He has been a member of the Board of Directors at Lumina Foundation since 2018 and serves on the Advisory Board of the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program since 2012. He is also engaged with the AltFinance partnership, collaborating with Ares, Oaktree, MLT, and the Wharton School of Business to support HBCU students in the alternatives investment industry.