Executive Edge Podcast How Operating Partners Win: Inside Apollo's Playbook with Aaron Miller
Feb 10, 2026
Aaron Miller, a Partner at Apollo and chair of Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions, brings operator and consultant chops. He discusses moving from advice to outcome ownership. He outlines Apollo's tech-enabled, repeatable operating model. He reflects on leadership that favors stewardship, cultural immersion, and why operations plus AI will set winners apart.
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Strategy Paired With Execution
- Combine rapid strategy with executable operational plans to act confidently and quickly.
- Aaron Miller calls this 'running water through the pipes' to ensure speed and accuracy in execution.
Own Outcomes, Not Just Advice
- Orient your operating partner role toward owning outcomes rather than just giving advice.
- Act as a steward: be accountable for results and let others play their parts in the ecosystem.
APPS: From Five People To Integrated Guides
- Apollo's APPS began as a five-person team and grew to 35–40 while keeping a 'climber guide' ethos.
- The group acts as guides, integrating functions like data, tech, sourcing, and ESG to support management teams.