Slawomir Krupa elected new EBF President

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Slawomir Krupa elected new EBF President

Brussels, 4 February 2025 – The European Banking Federation (EBF) has announced the election of Mr. Slawomir Krupa as its new President. Mr. Krupa, CEO of Société Générale, will officially assume the role on 1 March 2025. He succeeds Christian Sewing, CEO at Deutsche Bank, who will conclude his two-year term at the end of February.

Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Société Générale and EBF President as of March 2025

Commenting on the announcement, Slawomir Krupa said: “I am honoured to serve as President of the EBF and deeply appreciate Christian’s contributions. He has clearly made a difference in putting the need for Europe to have strong European banks, next to deeper European capital markets on the political and policy agenda. Europe stands at a crucial juncture, reshaped by global geopolitical shifts. To foster strategic autonomy and a thriving society, we must drive economic growth, close the productivity gap, boost security, and advance innovation. Banks play a critical role in financing these vital needs of our Continent and empowering our economy, but for them to deliver, Europe needs a regulatory approach that balances financial stability with economic growth and competitiveness. We expect Europe to closely follow the global regulatory developments to ensure that our banks can stand on an equal footing with their competitors. Addressing the administrative complexity and fragmentation as well as the regulatory framework for financial services will unlock financing capacity and help close Europe’s annual €800 billion investment gap, as outlined in the Draghi report. I am committed to working with policymakers to build strong banks for a strong Europe. ”

As the CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Société Générale, Mr. Krupa brings a wealth of experience and expertise in global banking. Prior to his current role, Mr. Krupa was a member of the Group’s Executive management team, leading the Global Banking and Investor Solutions business.

Commenting on the appointment, Christian Sewing said: “Congratulations to Slawomir on his appointment. He has a deep understanding of Europe’s banking challenges and a clear perspective on how to continue the constructive dialogue with policymakers to drive investments. I am confident that he will lead the EBF effectively at this pivotal time. It was my honour to be President for the past two years, especially as European banks are key to strengthening EU resilience and restoring global competitiveness—provided the regulatory framework supports their financing role. I am glad to see that the importance of strong banks and more integrated capital markets for Europe is reflected in the new Commission’s agenda to foster Europe’s competitiveness. I thank the EBF team for their partnership and dedication to representing the interests of the banking sector in Europe.”

The position of President at the EBF is a non-executive role traditionally taken up by an active CEO of a major international European bank. It provides an opportunity to steer the Federation’s strategic direction and amplify its impact across Europe’s banking landscape. The European Banking Federation serves as the voice of the European banking sector, representing national banking associations from across Europe. Its members collectively comprise some 3,500 banks, including the largest commercial banks in the region.

For more information please contact:

Gabriel Daia, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, g.daia@ebf.eu

About the EBF

The European Banking Federation is the voice of the European banking sector, bringing together national banking associations from across Europe. The federation is committed to a thriving European economy that is underpinned by a stable, secure, and inclusive financial ecosystem, and to a flourishing society where financing is available to fund the dreams of citizens, businesses and innovators everywhere.