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Apollo Global Management Appoints Diego De Giorgi Head of EMEA

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated Feb 10, 2026

Sentiment
20
Attention
2
Articles
10
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The appointment of Diego De Giorgi as Head of EMEA for Apollo Global Management is expected to positively impact the firm's growth in the region, potentially leading to increased investment activity and market share. This strategic hire signals Apollo Global Management's commitment to expanding its credit, equity, and hybrid origination, as well as wealth and retirement solutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Financial services Investment banking Asset management
Event Summary

Apollo Global Management announced the appointment of Diego De Giorgi as Partner and Head of EMEA, effective February 10, 2026. De Giorgi, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in global banks including Standard Chartered, Bank of America===Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, will oversee Apollo Global Management's fast-growing EMEA region. He succeeds Rob Seminara, who will transition to new global responsibilities within the firm after supporting a smooth handover. This strategic leadership change aims to further expand Apollo Global Management's credit, equity, and hybrid origination, as well as wealth and retirement solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, building on the firm's existing $155 billion AUM in the region.

Key Actions
100 Apollo Global Management appointed new Partner and Head of EMEA Diego De Giorgi
95 Diego De Giorgi joined as Partner and Head of EMEA Apollo Global Management
70 Rob Seminara transitioned to new global responsibilities Apollo Global Management
10 Diego De Giorgi departed from Group Chief Financial Officer role Standard Chartered
Entities Involved
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Apollo Global Management
Apollo Global Management announced the appointment of Diego De Giorgi as Partner and Head of EMEA, succeeding Rob Seminara. This move is expected to strengthen Apollo Global Management's presence and growth in the EMEA region, particularly in credit, equity, hybrid origination, wealth, and retirement solutions.
Importance 100 Sentiment 20
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Diego De Giorgi
Diego De Giorgi is joining Apollo Global Management as Partner and Head of EMEA, bringing over 30 years of experience from major global banks. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to drive Apollo Global Management's expansion in the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets.
Importance 90 Sentiment 30
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Rob Seminara
Rob Seminara is transitioning from his role as Head of EMEA at Apollo Global Management to new global responsibilities within the firm. He will support Diego De Giorgi during the transition period, having overseen significant AUM growth and business expansion in the region.
Importance 70 Sentiment 10
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Europe, the Middle East and Africa
The EMEA region is a fast-growing market for Apollo Global Management, where the firm plans to expand its credit, equity, and hybrid origination, as well as wealth and retirement solutions.
Importance 60 Sentiment 10
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Jim Zelter
Jim Zelter, President of Apollo Global Management, commented on the appointment, highlighting Diego De Giorgi's experience and the firm's commitment to growth in the EMEA region.
Importance 20 Sentiment 10
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Standard Chartered
Diego De Giorgi previously served as Group Chief Financial Officer at Standard Chartered, from which he is now departing to join Apollo Global Management.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Bank of America===Bank of America
Diego De Giorgi held senior leadership positions at Bank of America===Bank of America for over six years, including Global Head of Investment Banking.
Importance 5 Sentiment 0
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Relationships
Diego De Giorgi related ↔ Apollo Global Management
Rob Seminara related ↔ Apollo Global Management
Jim Zelter related ↔ Apollo Global Management
Diego De Giorgi related ↔ Standard Chartered
Diego De Giorgi related ↔ Bank of America===Bank of America
Diego De Giorgi related ↔ Goldman Sachs
Diego De Giorgi related ↔ Rob Seminara
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