Diginex, a sustainability RegTech and data management provider listed on Nasdaq, has appointed Lorenzo Romano as deputy chairman, strengthening its board as the company positions itself to capture growing global demand for ESG and sustainability compliance solutions.
Founded to help organisations manage ESG data, reporting and regulatory obligations, Diginex delivers technology platforms designed to support transparency, data integrity and regulatory alignment across increasingly complex sustainability frameworks.
The company operates at the intersection of sustainability and RegTech, offering solutions that enable businesses to collect, manage and verify ESG data while meeting evolving regulatory requirements. Its platforms are used to support areas such as ESG reporting, supply chain transparency and compliance with emerging global sustainability standards, including regulations such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Romano joined Diginex earlier this year as head of M&A and strategic development and has already played a central role in shaping the company’s acquisition strategy. In this role, he has been responsible for identifying opportunities across the RegTech and data-intelligence sectors and supporting post-acquisition integration efforts, including the integration of Matter DK ApS. His promotion to deputy chairman reflects the board’s confidence in his ability to guide strategic growth as regulatory pressure on ESG reporting intensifies globally.
With more than 20 years’ experience across private banking, investment advisory, strategy and corporate development, Romano brings extensive financial and governance expertise to the role. Prior to joining Diginex, he served as head of private banking for Geneva at EFG Bank and previously held senior leadership positions at Syz Bank, part of the Syz Group, including head of Europe, Middle East and Eastern Europe. Throughout his career, he has advised high-net-worth individuals, family offices and institutional clients on complex transactions, governance structures and long-term value creation.
Beyond his banking background, Romano is known for leading international teams through periods of transformation and growth. This experience is expected to be particularly valuable as Diginex expands its technology portfolio and executes targeted acquisitions in the rapidly evolving sustainability RegTech market, which is projected to grow from around $20bn in 2025 to more than $80bn by 2032.
In his expanded role as deputy chairman, Romano will work closely with the board and senior management to strengthen corporate governance, support strategic planning and continue advancing the company’s M&A agenda. His remit will include aligning long-term strategic objectives with operational execution to ensure Diginex remains competitive in delivering technology-driven ESG compliance and sustainability solutions.
Diginex chairman and founder Miles Pelham said, “Lorenzo’s strategic insight and operational acumen have already proven invaluable, and his appointment as Deputy Chairman reflects our commitment to robust leadership as we accelerate growth and deliver greater value to stakeholders. Diginex is strategically poised to lead in the booming sustainability RegTech sector, where innovative tools are essential for navigating increasingly stringent global regulations.”
