Apollo announced Diego De Giorgi will join the firm as a partner and head of EMEA, succeeding longtime partner Rob Seminara. Seminara will remain in the region to support the transition before taking on new global responsibilities later in 2026.
In the new role, De Giorgi will oversee Apollo’s EMEA business as the firm expands credit, equity, and hybrid origination, as well as its wealth and retirement solutions initiatives. Apollo said De Giorgi will work closely with senior investment leaders in Europe alongside the firm’s global and regional management teams.
Apollo framed the appointment as part of a broader push in a region it describes as fast-growing for the firm. The company said it has invested in EMEA for more than 25 years and now manages approximately $155 billion of assets under management in the region, supported by a team of nearly 600 professionals. Apollo added that in the last year, it has committed and deployed tens of billions across credit, equity, and hybrid investments in Europe, spanning areas such as energy infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, transportation and aviation, sports franchises, and consumer retail.
De Giorgi most recently served as group chief financial officer of Standard Chartered, a position he has held since January 2024. Previously, he spent more than six years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, including as global head of investment banking and as co-head of corporate and investment banking for EMEA. Before that, he spent more than 18 years at Goldman Sachs, where he became a partner and held senior leadership roles within the investment bank.
Apollo said De Giorgi holds a degree in economics and business administration from Università Bocconi and a CEMS master’s degree in international management from the London School of Economics. He also serves on the board of trustees of the MIB Trieste School of Management.
Apollo established its EMEA headquarters in London more than two decades ago and said it continues to expand its office footprint across the region, alongside growth in institutional capital formation, global wealth, and retirement solutions.
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“Having invested in EMEA for more than 25 years, we have built an incredible foundation for continued growth in the region, where we think Apollo’s long-dated capital and capabilities are more relevant than ever before. We have known Diego for many years and believe he will be a terrific steward of business in this next phase, bringing significant industry experience and a European perspective. He starts in a position of strength, succeeding Rob who has overseen strong AUM growth, the formation of new businesses and a continued expansion in local markets during his tenure in Europe.”
Jim Zelter, President, Apollo
“I have long viewed Apollo as one of the most innovative firms in financial services, and this is an especially meaningful time for me to be a part of its growth journey as European companies, economies and investors demand the types of long-term solutions Apollo brings to bear. I am excited to leverage the breadth of my experience in working with clients, regulators, banking partners and the broader financial services sector to lead Apollo’s EMEA business in this next phase alongside an impressive group of colleagues.”
Diego De Giorgi, Incoming Partner And Head Of EMEA, Apollo
“It has been a privilege to lead Apollo’s business here in Europe in a period defined by significant transformation as we’ve grown our team, capabilities and AUM to establish a leading position in the region. Diego is exceptionally well placed to take the reins, and I look forward to partnering with him on this transition as Apollo enters another exciting chapter.”
Rob Seminara, Partner, Apollo
