Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028
Christian Sewing
CEO · Executive on file
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
Enterprise-wide priorities
Account health
46 Focus now · about $57M of planned deals (est.); Diamond account; 1 open regulatory action
Their priorities
Christian Sewing's "Global Hausbank" strategy hit a 10%+ ROTE target in 2025. The new 2028 targets (about 13%+ ROTE) rely on operating leverage, AI and simplification. unverified
Postbank IT migration completed (after the 2023 issues). Efficiency via AI (Google Cloud partnership). unverified
Jul 2023 · Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. Regulatory actions
Talking points
Operating leverage via AI is a stated lever for 2028. Bring AI-led operations redesign in Corporate Bank and the Private Bank.
Plays to raise
AI operationsAI & agentsIdentified
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: A 6-week agentic operations diagnostic: map 3-5 high-volume processes, size the capacity release, and put one agent into production-grade pilot with controls and model-risk sign-off.
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: An 8-week modernization blueprint: application portfolio scan, target architecture, migration waves and a self-funding business case, using Accenture tooling for code and dependency analysis.
46 Focus now · about $57M of planned deals (est.); Diamond account; 1 open regulatory action
Their priorities
Christian Sewing's "Global Hausbank" strategy hit a 10%+ ROTE target in 2025. The new 2028 targets (about 13%+ ROTE) rely on operating leverage, AI and simplification. unverified
Postbank IT migration completed (after the 2023 issues). Efficiency via AI (Google Cloud partnership). unverified
Q2 2026 profit was near a record. The cost-to-income target is below 60%. unverified
ECB, BaFin and US Fed (past AML consent orders). Postbank customer service problems resolved under BaFin oversight. unverified
Strategic Google Cloud partnership (2020, 10-year). Gen AI. Core simplification. unverified
Jul 2023 · Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. Regulatory actions
Talking points
Operating leverage via AI is a stated lever for 2028. Bring AI-led operations redesign in Corporate Bank and the Private Bank.
Plays to raise
No outreach plan fits this role. See the brief's likely opportunities.
Watch-outs
Open fine with Federal Reserve ($186M): Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. unverified
Other firms at the account: TCS, Cognizant, HCLTechmentions unverified
Litigation, AML controls, CRE (US) and German macro.
COO
Name not on file · Plan buyer
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
Cost & operations, AI & agents, Workforce transformation
Account health
46 Focus now · about $57M of planned deals (est.); Diamond account; 1 open regulatory action
Their priorities
Christian Sewing's "Global Hausbank" strategy hit a 10%+ ROTE target in 2025. The new 2028 targets (about 13%+ ROTE) rely on operating leverage, AI and simplification. unverified
Postbank IT migration completed (after the 2023 issues). Efficiency via AI (Google Cloud partnership). unverified
Q2 2026 profit was near a record. The cost-to-income target is below 60%. unverified
Strategic Google Cloud partnership (2020, 10-year). Gen AI. Core simplification. unverified
Jul 2023 · Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. Regulatory actions
Talking points
Operating leverage via AI is a stated lever for 2028. Bring AI-led operations redesign in Corporate Bank and the Private Bank.
Plays to raise
AI operationsAI & agentsIdentifiednamed buyer
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: A 6-week agentic operations diagnostic: map 3-5 high-volume processes, size the capacity release, and put one agent into production-grade pilot with controls and model-risk sign-off.
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: An 8-week modernization blueprint: application portfolio scan, target architecture, migration waves and a self-funding business case, using Accenture tooling for code and dependency analysis.
Open fine with Federal Reserve ($186M): Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. unverified
Other firms at the account: TCS, Cognizant, HCLTechmentions unverified
Chief AI / Data Officer / Chief AI / Data Officer
Name not on file · Plan buyer
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
AI & agents, Data & analytics
Account health
46 Focus now · about $57M of planned deals (est.); Diamond account; 1 open regulatory action
Their priorities
Christian Sewing's "Global Hausbank" strategy hit a 10%+ ROTE target in 2025. The new 2028 targets (about 13%+ ROTE) rely on operating leverage, AI and simplification. unverified
Postbank IT migration completed (after the 2023 issues). Efficiency via AI (Google Cloud partnership). unverified
Strategic Google Cloud partnership (2020, 10-year). Gen AI. Core simplification. unverified
Jul 2023 · Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. Regulatory actions
Talking points
Operating leverage via AI is a stated lever for 2028. Bring AI-led operations redesign in Corporate Bank and the Private Bank.
Plays to raise
AI operationsAI & agentsIdentifiednamed buyer
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: A 6-week agentic operations diagnostic: map 3-5 high-volume processes, size the capacity release, and put one agent into production-grade pilot with controls and model-risk sign-off.
Open fine with Federal Reserve ($186M): Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. unverified
Other firms at the account: TCS, Cognizant, HCLTechmentions unverified
CIO
Name not on file · Plan buyer
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
Cloud & core, Data & analytics, AI & agents, Cyber & resilience
Account health
46 Focus now · about $57M of planned deals (est.); Diamond account; 1 open regulatory action
Their priorities
Christian Sewing's "Global Hausbank" strategy hit a 10%+ ROTE target in 2025. The new 2028 targets (about 13%+ ROTE) rely on operating leverage, AI and simplification. unverified
Postbank IT migration completed (after the 2023 issues). Efficiency via AI (Google Cloud partnership). unverified
Strategic Google Cloud partnership (2020, 10-year). Gen AI. Core simplification. unverified
Google Cloud is the strategic partner. Accenture, TCS, Cognizant and HCL are common in DB IT (industry pattern). unverified
Jul 2023 · Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. Regulatory actions
Talking points
Operating leverage via AI is a stated lever for 2028. Bring AI-led operations redesign in Corporate Bank and the Private Bank.
Plays to raise
AI operationsAI & agentsIdentifiednamed buyer
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: A 6-week agentic operations diagnostic: map 3-5 high-volume processes, size the capacity release, and put one agent into production-grade pilot with controls and model-risk sign-off.
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: An 8-week modernization blueprint: application portfolio scan, target architecture, migration waves and a self-funding business case, using Accenture tooling for code and dependency analysis.
46 Focus now · about $57M of planned deals (est.); Diamond account; 1 open regulatory action
Their priorities
Christian Sewing's "Global Hausbank" strategy hit a 10%+ ROTE target in 2025. The new 2028 targets (about 13%+ ROTE) rely on operating leverage, AI and simplification. unverified
Postbank IT migration completed (after the 2023 issues). Efficiency via AI (Google Cloud partnership). unverified
Q2 2026 profit was near a record. The cost-to-income target is below 60%. unverified
ECB, BaFin and US Fed (past AML consent orders). Postbank customer service problems resolved under BaFin oversight. unverified
Strategic Google Cloud partnership (2020, 10-year). Gen AI. Core simplification. unverified
Jul 2023 · Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. Regulatory actions
Talking points
Operating leverage via AI is a stated lever for 2028. Bring AI-led operations redesign in Corporate Bank and the Private Bank.
Plays to raise
AI operationsAI & agentsIdentifiednamed buyer
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: A 6-week agentic operations diagnostic: map 3-5 high-volume processes, size the capacity release, and put one agent into production-grade pilot with controls and model-risk sign-off.
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: An 8-week modernization blueprint: application portfolio scan, target architecture, migration waves and a self-funding business case, using Accenture tooling for code and dependency analysis.
Open fine with Federal Reserve ($186M): Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. unverified
Other firms at the account: TCS, Cognizant, HCLTechmentions unverified
Litigation, AML controls, CRE (US) and German macro.
CTO
Name not on file · Plan buyer
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
Cloud & core, Data & analytics, AI & agents, Cyber & resilience
Account health
46 Focus now · about $57M of planned deals (est.); Diamond account; 1 open regulatory action
Their priorities
Christian Sewing's "Global Hausbank" strategy hit a 10%+ ROTE target in 2025. The new 2028 targets (about 13%+ ROTE) rely on operating leverage, AI and simplification. unverified
Postbank IT migration completed (after the 2023 issues). Efficiency via AI (Google Cloud partnership). unverified
Strategic Google Cloud partnership (2020, 10-year). Gen AI. Core simplification. unverified
Google Cloud is the strategic partner. Accenture, TCS, Cognizant and HCL are common in DB IT (industry pattern). unverified
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: An 8-week modernization blueprint: application portfolio scan, target architecture, migration waves and a self-funding business case, using Accenture tooling for code and dependency analysis.
Why now: Near-record profits in 2026; delivering 10%+ ROTE and its next plan to 2028.
Ask: A 6-week agentic operations diagnostic: map 3-5 high-volume processes, size the capacity release, and put one agent into production-grade pilot with controls and model-risk sign-off.
Open fine with Federal Reserve ($186M): Penalty for slow AML remediation under earlier orders. unverified
Other firms at the account: TCS, Cognizant, HCLTechmentions unverified
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