About Us
People-First. Strategy-Led. Built for Growth
“Great strategy starts with great people. I founded Altura to help mission-driven companies scale with clarity and confidence — by designing HR solutions that actually serve the people behind the work.”
Matthew Zollo, Founder
Matthew Zollo launched Altura People Solutions after 20+ years leading transformative HR work across North America, Europe, and Latin America.
As a global human capital executive fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, Matthew has designed people strategies for startups and multi-national enterprises alike — including renewable energy developers, $750M+ manufacturers, and logistics leaders. His roles have included:
- Chief Human Resources Officer for a global manufacturer of playing cards and board games (24 countries, 4,000+ employees).
- VP of HR at multiple manufacturers and professional services organizations.
- HR Consultant for a $2B+ clean energy global startup (focused on the U.S. and Canada)
- Founder of Zollo International Imports, blending strategy with entrepreneurship.
- 15+ years of progressive HR and Talent Development roles in manufacturing with Toyota Lean and Lean 6 Sigma deployments.
From global org redesigns to zero-cost HCM tech overhauls, Matthew brings a unique mix of people-first thinking, legal and international expertise, and deep operational savvy.
Whether you’re launching your first HR function or reimagining your workforce model post-merger, we’re ready to help. Let’s talk about where you want to go — and how your people can take you there.