Apollo Names Diego De Giorgi as Incoming Head of EMEA

Core Insights - Apollo has appointed Diego De Giorgi as Partner and Head of EMEA, succeeding Rob Seminara, who will transition to new global responsibilities later this year [1][2][3] Company Overview - Apollo has approximately $155 billion of assets under management (AUM) in the EMEA region and employs nearly 600 professionals [4] - The firm has been actively investing in Europe, committing and deploying tens of billions in the past year across various sectors, including energy infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, and consumer retail [4] Leadership Transition - Diego De Giorgi brings over 30 years of experience in key leadership roles at major global banks, including Standard Chartered, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Goldman Sachs [2][3] - Apollo President Jim Zelter expressed confidence in De Giorgi's ability to lead the EMEA business, highlighting the firm's strong foundation for growth in the region [3] Strategic Focus - Under De Giorgi's leadership, Apollo aims to expand its credit, equity, and hybrid origination, as well as wealth and retirement solutions in the EMEA region [2][3] - The firm has established its EMEA headquarters in London over two decades ago and continues to grow its office footprint across the region [5]