Apollo Global Management Appoints Ribbit Capital Founder Meyer Malka to Board

Executive Summary

On October 20, 2026, Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) reported under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K that its Board of Directors voted to expand the board from 13 to 14 members and appointed Meyer “Micky” Malka as an independent director, effective January 1, 2027.

Strategic & Governance Context

• Director Background: Mr. Malka is the founder and managing partner of Ribbit Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in fintech and tech innovation. He brings over 30 years of experience founding, operating, and investing in financial services and technology businesses globally, including previous ventures such as Patagon.com, Banco Lemon, and Lemon Inc., as well as serving on the board of Robinhood Markets, Inc.
• Board Independence: The Board determined Mr. Malka satisfies the independence standards of the New York Stock Exchange. Apollo maintains a two-thirds independent board.
• Compensation & Agreements: Mr. Malka will receive standard non-employee director compensation and enter into Apollo's standard director indemnification agreement.
• Related-Party Transactions: There are no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K between Mr. Malka (or related persons) and Apollo.

Market & Investor Impact

This filing does not reflect equity transactions or capital structure changes. Rather, it represents a governance addition aimed at bolstering Apollo's technology, fintech, and venture network as alternative asset managers increasingly intersect with tech-enabled financial platforms.