Bettina Orlopp Takes Helm at Commerzbank
Bettina Orlopp has been appointed as the new CEO of Commerzbank, marking a significant leadership change. Previously serving as CFO and Deputy CEO, Orlopp will take over from Manfred Knof, who will step down at the end of 2025. Knof's tenure saw extensive restructuring efforts, including job cuts and branch reductions, which led to record profits in 2022. UniCredit has emerged as Commerzbank's largest shareholder, holding a 9% stake with plans to increase it to potentially 29.9%. This move has..
