Deutsche Bank has announced the appointment of Marcus Chromik as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Member of the Management Board, effective May 20, 2025. Chromik will succeed Olivier Vigneron, who decided not to extend his contract beyond May 19, 2025.
Marcus Chromik brings over two decades of experience in finance and risk management, including eight years as Chief Risk Officer at Commerzbank. He will join Deutsche Bank’s Management Board on May 1, 2025, ahead of assuming full responsibility for the bank’s Risk function upon Vigneron’s departure.
Alexander Wynaendts, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said, “I would like to thank Olivier Vigneron for his many contributions and his commitment to steering the evolution of the bank’s Risk function since joining the Management Board in 2022. We wish him all the best for his future endeavours. At the same time, we are delighted to announce a risk manager as highly regarded as Marcus Chromik as Deutsche Bank’s incoming Chief Risk Officer.”
Christian Sewing, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Marcus Chromik is a highly respected risk manager with a strong track record in executive positions and a reputation as a strong leader. His experience will help us to further strengthen our risk management capabilities at a time when the world economy is navigating a challenging environment. I very much look forward to working with him. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Olivier Vigneron thoroughly for his achievements, dedication and partnership.”
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Chromik, who holds a PhD in nuclear physics, began his banking career at Postbank in 2004, later joining Commerzbank in 2009, where he advanced to senior risk management roles before becoming Chief Risk Officer in 2016. He recently served as a non-executive director on UniCredit’s Board before stepping down to join Deutsche Bank.
Marcus Chromik said, “It is a great honour for me to join the Management Board of Deutsche Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in Europe and one of the very few truly global banks. I am looking forward to helping navigate the volatile and fast-changing economic environment that is expected in coming years.”
Chromik’s extensive expertise and leadership are anticipated to bolster Deutsche Bank’s risk management strategies amid a complex global economic landscape.
