Seasoned Technology Executive to Support European Technology Group

London, 10 February 2026 – Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of private equity global growth investing, today announced that Ralph Haupter will serve as an External Senior Advisor to its European Technology team. Mr. Haupter, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for Small Medium Enterprises and Channel (SME&C) at Microsoft, will take on this personal engagement to help the firm identify and evaluate new investment opportunities across the software and technology sectors. He will also play an active role in value creation across the firm’s existing portfolio.

Mr. Haupter brings over 25 years of global operating experience and deep expertise in technology innovation and transformation. At Microsoft, he leads a global organization that works with the company’s extensive partner ecosystem to empower small and medium businesses worldwide. Previously, he held senior leadership roles across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including President of Microsoft EMEA, President of Microsoft Asia, and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Germany. Before joining Microsoft, Mr. Haupter held leadership positions at IBM.

“I am excited to spend time with the Warburg Pincus team in this advisory capacity,” said Ralph Haupter. “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on helping organizations apply the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve how they operate and grow. I look forward to sharing my experience and learning from the next generation of technology companies.”

“We are delighted to welcome Ralph as a Senior Advisor,” said Issam Abedin and Max Fowinkel, Managing Directors at Warburg Pincus. “Ralph’s deep industry experience and knowledge of working with and scaling technology companies will be immensely valuable as we focus on supporting our current and future portfolio companies to unlock their full potential.”

Media contact:

Alice Gibb – Director, Europe Communications

Alice.gibb@warburgpincus.com

+44 207 306 3090

About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles. Today, the firm has more than $100 billion in assets under management, and more than 215 companies in its active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors, and geographies. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1,100 companies across its private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies.

The firm is headquartered in New York with more than 15 offices globally. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

LONDON and NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that industry veteran Diego De Giorgi will join the firm as a Partner and Head of EMEA. De Giorgi will succeed longtime Apollo Partner Rob Seminara in the role, who will remain in the region to support a successful transition before assuming new, global responsibilities for Apollo later this year.

De Giorgi has spent more than 30 years in London serving in key leadership positions for large global banks. As Apollo’s Head of EMEA, De Giorgi will oversee a fast-growing region for the firm as it expands credit, equity and hybrid origination, as well as in wealth and retirement solutions. De Giorgi will work closely with Apollo’s senior investment leaders in Europe in addition to its global and regional management teams.

“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,” said Apollo President Jim Zelter. “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.”

“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,” said De Giorgi. “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.”

Apollo Partner Rob Seminara said, “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.”

De Giorgi joins Apollo from Standard Chartered PLC, where he served as its Group Chief Financial Officer since January 2024. Previously, De Giorgi spent more than six years with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, including as Global Head of Investment Banking and as Co-Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, EMEA. Before that, he spent more than 18 years with Goldman Sachs, where he was a Partner and held a series of leadership roles of escalating responsibility within its investment bank. De Giorgi is a graduate in Economics and Business Administration from Università Bocconi and earned a CEMS Master’s degree in International Management from the London School of Economics (LSE). He serves on the Board of Trustees of the MIB Trieste School of Management.

Apollo has approximately $155 billion of AUM in EMEA and a team of nearly 600 professionals. The firm has been an active investor in Europe and in the last year alone has committed and deployed tens of billions across credit, equity and hybrid investments to fund critical energy infrastructure, including wind, nuclear, grid and gas, industrial manufacturing, transportation and aviation, leading sports franchises, consumer retail and more.

Apollo established its EMEA headquarters in London more than two decades ago and has a growing office footprint across the region, where the firm is also expanding its institutional capital formation, global wealth, and retirement solutions businesses.

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of December 31, 2025, Apollo had approximately $938 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

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Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
+1 (212) 822-0540
IR@apollo.com

Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
+1 (212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com / EuropeanMedia@apollo.com

New York, NY – January 27 – Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of global growth investing, today announced the appointment of Mary Zappone as a Senior Advisor working with its Industrials group. In her role, Ms. Zappone will work with Warburg Pincus to identify and evaluate new investment opportunities across industrials sub-sectors and help drive value-creation at portfolio companies.

Ms. Zappone has more than 25 years of experience leading and growing industrial companies in sectors including Industrial Services, Chemicals, Energy Infrastructure, Industrial Manufacturing, Distribution and Equipment Rental. Most recently, she was CEO of Sundyne, a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical pumps & compressors. Warburg Pincus sold Sundyne to Honeywell in June 2025, following a five-year partnership. Ms. Zappone was previously the CEO and Board Member of Brace Industrial Group, a national provider of specialty industrial construction services. Prior to Brace, Ms. Zappone was the President and CEO of Service Champ, a specialty distributor of consumable automotive aftermarket maintenance parts and accessories. She also served as President and CEO of RecoverCare, a leading national provider of medical equipment and was President of Alcoa’s Oil & Gas products business. Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions at Tyco, General Electric, McKinsey & Company and Exxon.

“Mary demonstrated outstanding leadership at Sundyne, developing a world-class management team and delivering above-market growth. Our partnership is grounded in mutual respect and strategic alignment, making her appointment as Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus a natural progression. We are excited to continue our partnership with Mary in support of additional platforms in our Industrials portfolio,” said Dan Zamlong, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus.

“Drawing on more than 25 years of leading and scaling industrial businesses, I see meaningful opportunities to help companies sharpen operating discipline, accelerate innovation in mission‑critical products, and deepen customer engagement. I’m energized by Warburg Pincus’ collaborative culture and growth orientation, and I look forward to partnering with management teams to unlock further value,” added Mary Zappone.

Warburg Pincus is an active investor in industrial products and services, with notable investments including CPP, Duravant, El Car Wash, FlavorSum, Infinite Electronics, iNRCORE, Park Place, Pregis, Triumph Group, TRC, Sundyne, and Uvex.

About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles. Today, the firm has more than $100 billion in assets under management, and more than 215 companies in their active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors, and geographies. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1,100 companies across its private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies.

The firm is headquartered in New York with more than 15 offices globally. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact

Sarah Bloom, Director, Communications, Warburg Pincus

Sarah.bloom@warburgpincus.com

Kazuhiro Yamada appointed Chairman of Carlyle Japan alongside Co-Head responsibilities

Tokyo, Japan – 8 January 2026 – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced leadership changes to strengthen its Japan business. Jumpei Ogura has been appointed Co-Head of the Carlyle Japan advisory team where he will work alongside existing Co-Heads Kazuhiro Yamada and Takaomi Tomioka in leading the firm’s Japan platform.

In addition, Mr. Yamada has been appointed Chairman of Carlyle Japan, taking on this expanded role while continuing as Co-Head through 2026 where he remains focused on sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities. Beginning in 2027, he will transition fully to the Chairman position, where he will focus on senior-level strategic engagement, institutional relationships, and governance while also continuously supporting the firm’s investment activities in the region. His transition ensures continuity while supporting the long-term strategic direction of the Japan platform.

These changes, effective 1 January 2026, represent the next step in Carlyle’s long-term succession plan in Japan and are designed to build on the team’s strong momentum and investment performance.

With 20 years of investment experience at Carlyle, Mr. Ogura has played a key role in several of the firm’s notable investments in Japan where he has led Technology, Media and Telecommunications coverage since 2020. These include ARUHI Corporation and Simplex Inc. as well as existing investments such as KANAMEL (formerly AOI TYO Holdings), Uzabase, Kaonavi and TRYT. His appointment to Co-Head reflects his strong leadership skills, proven track record, and commitment to the growth of Carlyle’s franchise in Japan. Prior to joining Carlyle, Mr. Ogura was an Associate Director at UBS Investment Bank Tokyo in the Financial Institutions Group. He received his BA from Keio University and completed the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Jumpei Ogura, Co-Head of the Carlyle Japan advisory team, said: “I am honored to take on this leadership role alongside Yamada-san and Tomioka-san, who I have worked with for many years. Carlyle has a long and successful history in Japan, and I look forward to contributing further to the firm’s growth.”

Kazuhiro Yamada and Takaomi Tomioka, said: “We are delighted to appoint Jumpei to Co-Head. His elevation reflects the impressive track record he has built across two decades at Carlyle and position us well for the future. Japan remains a highly attractive market with increasing corporate carve-out, business succession, and delisting opportunities. Carlyle is fortunate to have a strong and experienced team that, together with the firm’s global capabilities, can deliver meaningful value to Japanese companies.”

Carlyle has invested more than 700 billion yen across over 40 Japanese companies since entering the market in 2000. In 2025, the firm celebrated the 25th anniversary of opening an office in Tokyo.

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About Carlyle
Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across its business and operates through three segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $474 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,400 people in 27 offices across four continents. Further information is available at carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group and on X at @OneCarlyle.

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International private equity firm Cinven today announces a leadership update, including changes to its management structure to support continued delivery of the firm’s strategic priorities in the years ahead.

Supraj Rajagopalan, Co-Managing Partner, and Alex Leslie, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have decided to step down from their roles and will be leaving the firm. Bruno Schick and Jorge Quemada remain Cinven’s Co-Managing Partners, with Bruno continuing to lead the firm’s portfolio, value creation, and exit activities and Jorge leading its investment activity. The Co-Managing Partners are jointly responsible for the strategic direction and development of the firm in collaboration with the Executive Committee.

Alexandra Hess has been appointed President and, in addition to her role as Head of Investor Relations, has taken on responsibility for Strategic Initiatives. Maxim Crewe has been appointed Head of Countries and Sectors to oversee Cinven’s sector and regional matrix, a longstanding differentiator for the firm, and to maintain deep connectivity and impact across the platform. Cinven’s Partner and former CFO, Mike Colato, who is currently serving as Senior Advisor to the firm, will assume the role of COO / CFO on an interim basis. They will all report to the Co-Managing Partners.

The firm is also announcing an evolution of its Investment Committee (IC). Jorge Quemada will remain Chair of the IC, and Bruno Schick, Pontus Pettersson and Thomas Railhac, who currently serve on the bench, will all become permanent IC members, alongside David Barker. These appointments broaden the senior leadership group contributing to our investment decision-making at a time of strong momentum in capital deployment.

In addition, Stuart McAlpine will be transitioning to the role of Chairman Emeritus, following two years as Chair since stepping down as Managing Partner. In this capacity, Stuart will continue to provide counsel and strategic insight to the firm.

Bruno Schick and Jorge Quemada commented:

“We thank Supraj and Alex for their dedication and valued contributions to Cinven, our people, portfolio and investors over the last two decades. We fully respect their decision to step down from the firm.

“The additional responsibilities being taken on by Alex Hess, Maxim, Pontus and Thomas will further strengthen the firm’s management structure and demonstrate the depth of our established leadership bench. We look forward to working closely with them and the wider partner group to continue advancing our strategic priorities.
“These changes come at a time of strong momentum for Cinven, as the firm continues to deploy capital across a range of attractive investments in Europe and the US, deepens its sector and geographic capabilities, and supports portfolio companies in delivering sustainable value. Since January 2024 Cinven has delivered c. €12 billion of realisations while investing more than €6 billion into high-quality businesses. We look forward to carrying this strong momentum into 2026 and beyond.”