Stefan Schmittmann
Stefan Schmittmann | |
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| Born | November 8, 1956 Munich, Germany |
| Occupation | Banking executive |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Chairman of the supervisory board at Commerzbank |
Stefan Schmittmann (born November 8, 1956) is a German executive who has held the position of chairman of the supervisory board at Commerzbank since May 2018.[1]
Education
Originally from Munich, Germany, Schmittmann pursued studies in business administration at the University of St. Gallen between 1976 and 1981, later earning his doctorate there in 1986.[2]
Career
Schmittmann’s professional journey started as a research assistant at the University of St. Gallen. He then joined Bayerische Vereinsbank in 1986, where he advanced to roles including chief credit risk officer and member of the divisional board.[3] Between 2004 and 2005, he served as the spokesperson for the board of managing directors at Vereins- und Westbank, a subsidiary of Hypo- und Vereinsbank.[4]
Following a series of senior leadership positions within Hypo- und Vereinsbank,[5] Schmittmann became chief risk officer and board member at Commerzbank in 2008. In this capacity, he managed significant assets such as Eurohypo, a real estate firm acquired by Commerzbank.[6] He stepped down from the management board in 2015 and was appointed chairman of Commerzbank’s supervisory board in 2018, taking over from Klaus-Peter Müller.[1][7]
Corporate boards
- HETA Asset Resolution, Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board
- Schaltbau Group, Supervisory Board Member (until 2016)
Non-profit organizations
- Federal Academy for Security Policy (BAKS), Member of the Advisory Board
- Robert Koch Foundation, Board Member