Appointment of Stephen Fisher as the Global Lead for Political Matters at our site
Stephen Fisher is set to take over as the new Global Head of Political Affairs at Deutsche Bank, following the departure of Sven Afhüppe at the end of 2023. Fisher's appointment aims to further strengthen dialogue with the political sphere and expand relationships with policymakers in Europe and other important markets around the world.
Fisher brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously worked for various financial and banking organisations. His most recent position was Co-Head of the Global Public Policy Group EMEA at Blackrock. Prior to that, he held positions at the Dutch Banking Association, the European Banking Federation, the UK Financial Supervisory Authority, and Blackrock.
Fisher's role will involve working on regulatory issues and engaging with policymakers. He will have offices in Brussels and London, and will report directly to Ben Alka, Global Head of Corporate Affairs & Strategy. Alka expressed gratitude towards Sven Afhuëppe for his impact and acknowledged his departure from the Global Head of Political Affairs role.
Sven Afhuëppe made a significant contribution to strengthening the bank's relations with politicians, particularly in Berlin. The bank has yet to disclose the details of Afhuëppe's future role.
Fisher is a seasoned and well-connected expert on the political and financial landscape, with extensive experience in engaging with policymakers. While there is no specific mention of Fisher's role starting on October 1, it is expected that he will begin his tenure at Deutsche Bank on that date.
The appointment of Fisher as Global Head of Political Affairs is expected to help the bank continue to navigate the complex political landscape and maintain strong relationships with policymakers around the world.
- Fisher's appointment as the new Global Head of Political Affairs at Deutsche Bank signifies a significant step within policy-and-legislation and politics, as he aims to further expand relationships with policymakers in Europe and other important markets.
- Given Fisher's extensive experience in engaging with policymakers and his role's focus on working on regulatory issues, his tenure at Deutsche Bank is likely to contribute to the bank's general-news narratives in the realms of politics and policy-and-legislation.
