Vathany Vijayaratna Named CEO for Deutsche Bank UK and Ireland

​(Source: LinkedIn)

Deutsche Bank recently announced the appointment of Vathany Vijayaratna as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Deutsche Bank UK and Ireland (UKI), subject to UK regulatory approval.

Since joining Deutsche Bank in 2002, Vathany has held a range of roles in her career with the bank, mostly within Structuring in Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC). She was appointed Global Head of FIC Structuring in 2018, before taking on the role of Head of Non-Financial Risk for the Investment Bank in 2022.

In her new role, Vathany will oversee the bank's operations in the UK and Ireland across all divisions and be responsible for further developing its franchise in the region. She will report to Fabrizio Campelli, Management Board member responsible for the Corporate and Investment Bank and for the UKI region.

Commenting on the appointment, Fabrizio Campelli said, "The UKI has been a key region for Deutsche Bank for over 150 years. We see significant opportunities to grow our business further, and that’s why we are investing in the UKI through our recent acquisition of Numis and the development of our expanded new London headquarters at 21 Moorfields, as well as our investment in technology and people. Vathany has demonstrated all the skills required to take our franchise forward: a deep understanding of the bank and its capabilities, strong knowledge of non-financial risk management and 20 years' experience of working with clients around the world across a range of asset classes. Throughout her long career with Deutsche Bank, Vathany has proven herself a strong and effective leader and we wish her every success."

Vathany Vijayaratna said, "Deutsche Bank's connection to the UK and Ireland is a longstanding and deep one, built over 150 years of serving our clients in the region. I am honoured to take on the role of UKI CEO and look forward to working with our outstanding team to deliver on the opportunities for growth in the region and support our clients' needs."