Susanne Maurenbrecher to be appointed KfW General Manager

KfW's Executive Board is set to appoint Dr. Susanne Maurenbrecher (46) as the bank's General Manager, effective October 1, 2025. The Board of Supervisory Directors has approved the decision.

In her new role, Dr. Maurenbrecher will be prepared to assume responsibility for KfW's IT and Operations departments. A decision regarding a potential appointment to the Executive Board will be made by the Supervisory Board at a later date.

Dr. Maurenbrecher joined KfW on November 1, 2023, and has since led the Group Development department. Her responsibilities have included prioritizing the group's IT change portfolio and integrating IT's strategic development into KfW's overall strategy.

Prior to KfW, Dr. Maurenbrecher worked at McKinsey & Company from 2009, becoming a partner in 2022, where she advised banks on strategy and transformation projects. She previously held various roles within the NORD/LB Group.

Stefan Wintels, CEO of KfW Group, stated, "We are strengthening KfW's leadership in digital transformation and as a promotional bank, particularly in IT and Operations." Melanie Kehr currently holds responsibility for the IT & Operations departments on the Executive Board until further notice.