Hans-Walter Peters
Hans-Walter Peters | |
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| Born | April 3, 1955 Germany |
| Occupation | Banking executive |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Known for | Managing partner of Berenberg Bank; President of the Association of German Banks |
Hans-Walter Peters (born 3 April 1955) is a German banking executive currently serving as the spokesperson for the personally liable partners (managing partner) of Berenberg Bank. Additionally, he holds the position of president at the Association of German Banks, which acts as the main advocacy organization representing Germany's financial industry.
Career
In 1986, Peters obtained a doctorate in economics from the University of Kiel. The following year, he commenced his professional journey as a bond portfolio analyst with Dresdner Bank. He subsequently assumed senior roles including head of portfolio strategy at DZ Bank from 1989 to 1990 and led the securities division at Frankfurter Volksbank between 1990 and 1994.
Peters joined Berenberg Bank in 1994 and was appointed a personally liable partner by 2000. During his tenure, the bank significantly increased its presence in London. In 2010, together with co-chairman Hendrik Riehmer, he secured a 21% ownership interest in Berenberg by borrowing €72 million to purchase shares formerly owned by the public financial institution NordLB.
Other activities
- Member of the Board of Supervisory Directors at KfW (since 2018)
- Trustee on the Board of the Übersee Club
- Trustee on the Board of WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management