Change and growth have been constants in Matthew Breitfelder’s HR career—particularly in his last six years at Apollo Global Management, where he serves as partner and global head of human capital for the 5,500-person alternative asset manageme

n

t firm. A few years ago, Apollo merged with an insurance company, accelerating the firm’s growth and Breitfelder’s focus on talent innovation, which, he says, hinges on creating a modern, high-perf

o

rmance culture. “We’re striving to ensure we’re as innovative about talent and culture as we are about investing,” says the newly named 2025 National Ac

a

demy of Human Resources Fellow. Breitfelder’s team is working to