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Citi hires Deutsche Bank's Wagner to head Private Company coverage in Germany, Austria

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Posted on April 17, 2026

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· Last updated: April 18, 2026

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FRANKFURT, April 17 (Reuters) - Citigroup has hired Henning Wagner as Head of Private Company Coverage for Germany and Austria, the bank said in a memo seen by Reuters, adding he would join Citi from

Citi Appoints Henning Wagner as Head of Private Company Coverage in Germany and Austria

Leadership Appointment and Strategic Focus

Henning Wagner Joins Citi from Deutsche Bank

FRANKFURT, April 17 (Reuters) - Citigroup has hired Henning Wagner as Head of Private Company Coverage for Germany and Austria, the bank said in a memo seen by Reuters, adding he would join Citi from Deutsche Bank in the third quarter.

Citi's Commitment to Market Expansion

The appointment "reflects Citi's ongoing commitment to deepening our coverage and growing our wallet share", Citi said in the memo. "We see significant potential in the German and Austrian markets in covering large privately held companies as well as their owners."

Reporting and Editorial Oversight

(Reporting by Christoph Steitz; editing by Matthias Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • Citi hiring Henning Wagner from Deutsche Bank underscores its strategic expansion in coverage of large privately held firms in Germany and Austria.
  • The move demonstrates Citi’s ambition to deepen market penetration and ‘grow wallet share’ among private company clients.
  • Wagner’s Q3 start aligns with broader trends of talent movement between major banks in Europe, highlighting competition for experienced corporate coverage professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Henning Wagner?
Henning Wagner is a banker hired by Citigroup as Head of Private Company Coverage for Germany and Austria, previously at Deutsche Bank.
What position will Henning Wagner hold at Citi?
Henning Wagner will join Citi as Head of Private Company Coverage for Germany and Austria.
When will Henning Wagner join Citi?
Henning Wagner will join Citigroup in the third quarter.
Why did Citi hire Henning Wagner?
Citi aims to deepen coverage and grow market share in large privately held companies in Germany and Austria.

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