Christian Sewing

Christian Sewing is the Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Bank AG, one of Europe's leading financial institutions, where he has led one of the most remarkable corporate transformations in modern banking history. Since assuming the CEO role in April 2018, Sewing has orchestrated a fundamental restructuring that has restored Deutsche Bank to profitability and positioned it as a resilient global player. Born in Bünde, Germany, in 1970, Sewing embodies the rare combination of deep institutional knowledge and transformational leadership, having spent his entire career at Deutsche Bank since joining as a 19-year-old apprentice in 1989. His strategic vision focuses on creating a balanced business model across four core pillars: Private Banking, Corporate Banking, Asset Management, and a focused Investment Bank. Under his leadership, Deutsche Bank achieved its highest revenues since 2015 in 2024, reaching €30.1 billion, while maintaining strict cost discipline and risk management. Sewing's leadership style is characterized by pragmatic decision-making, stakeholder-focused governance, and a commitment to sustainable banking practices. His transformation strategy has reduced the bank's workforce by approximately 18,000 employees while cutting costs by €6 billion, demonstrating his ability to make difficult decisions while preserving the institution's core strengths. Recognized as Euromoney's Banker of the Year 2023, Sewing continues to position Deutsche Bank as the future 'European Champion' in global banking, leveraging the institution's unique 'Global Hausbank' model to serve clients through economic uncertainty while driving sustainable growth and innovation.