Former Deutsche Bank CEO Rolf Breuer Passes Away

Breuer, who led the bank from 1997 to 2002, died on Wednesday at the age of 86.

Breuer's death was confirmed by employees, members of the Management Board, and the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bank.

Rolf-Ernst Breuer, the former CEO and Chairman of Deutsche Bank, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was 86 years old.

Breuer, a German businessman and jurist, spent nearly his entire career at Deutsche Bank. He served as the bank's CEO from 1997 to 2002 and as Chairman from 2002 to 2006. Breuer's tenure at Deutsche Bank was marked by both successes and setbacks, including the bank's involvement in the financial crisis of 2008.

Breuer's death has been met with sadness and condolences from the financial community. Deutsche Bank employees, members of the Management Board, and the Supervisory Board have expressed their sorrow and paid tribute to Breuer's leadership.