Post by CXO Lanes (UK & Europe)

Souad Benkredda has been appointed Deputy CEO of DZ BANK AG, effective July 2026, in addition to her role on the Management Board. DZ BANK is the central institution of Germany’s cooperative financial network, with a strong focus on capital markets, treasury, structured finance and international banking services. Souâd has been a Member of the Management Board since 2022, overseeing Group Treasury, Financial Markets Sales and Trading, Retail Products, Structured Finance including trade, export and project finance, as well as all international offices. Before joining DZ BANK, she held several senior leadership roles at Standard Chartered, including Global Head of Strategic Investor Group Sales and Head of Financial Markets across MENA and UAE. Earlier in her career, she spent nearly 16 years at Deutsche Bank, rising from Analyst to Managing Director across Frankfurt, London and Dubai, leading structuring and corporate and investment banking businesses. From foreign exchange structuring to global markets leadership and now Deputy CEO of one of Germany’s most significant financial institutions, Souâd’s trajectory reflects deep capital markets expertise and international leadership. Her expanded mandate reinforces DZ BANK’s commitment to strategic continuity and strong governance at the top. #ExecutiveMoves #BankingLeadership #CapitalMarkets #DeputyCEO #FinancialServices #WomenInFinance #CorporateGovernance #GlobalLeadership #cxolanes