Bettina Orlopp, chief financial officer of Commerzbank AG, speaks during a fourth quarter earnings news conference at the bank's headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020.
Commerzbank announced Tuesday it has picked 10-year veteran, and current Chief Financial Officer Bettina Orlopp to helm the bank as chief executive as it seeks to fend off a potential hostile takeover from Italian bank UniCredit.
The bank has been on the defensive as UniCredit looks to become its largest shareholder, signaling the potential for a full takeover.
Earlier this month, the Milan-based bank started building its shareholding with a 9% stake in Commerzbank.
Senior officials at Commerzbank and the German government, which was the company's largest shareholder until UniCredit stepped in, have both said they oppose a hostile takeover.
Persons:
Bettina Orlopp, Commerzbank, UniCredit, Orlopp, Manfred Knof
Organizations:
Commerzbank AG
Locations:
Frankfurt, Germany, Milan, Commerzbank