Gregory W. Cappelli

Gregory W. Cappelli (born ) is an American business executive who specializes in national education policy. He is the CEO of Apollo Education Group, a Fortune 1000 company and the parent company of the University of Phoenix, as well as chairman of Apollo Global, a subsidiary company that invests money in educational institutions.

Apollo Education Group

Cappelli began working at Apollo Education Group ("Apollo") in 2007, As co-CEO, he shared the role with Chas Edelstein. The two men had worked together at Credit Suisse before each joined Apollo Group. Three years later, he became the sole CEO of the Apollo.

Workforce

In 2015, Apollo created a business unit called Apollo Professional Development which train employees at Fortune 1000 companies. Chief Executive Magazine called Cappelli "passionate about creating a skilled workforce for employees".

Boards, media appearances and recognition

Cappelli is a former member and the board of trustees of his graduate school alma mater, Dominican University.

Education

He graduated with a B.A. in economics from Indiana University. He later received an MBA from Dominican University.