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Deutsche CEO compensation tops 10 million euros in 2025

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Posted on March 12, 2026

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FRANKFURT, March 12 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing earned an estimated 10.5 million euros ($12.12 million) for 2025, up from 9.75 million euros for 2024, Germany's largest lender

Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing Earns Over 10 Million Euros in 2025

Christian Sewing's 2025 Compensation and Deutsche Bank's Financial Performance

CEO Compensation Details

FRANKFURT, March 12 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing earned an estimated 10.5 million euros ($12.12 million) for 2025, up from 9.75 million euros for 2024, Germany's largest lender disclosed in an annual report on Thursday, coming after the bank posted its biggest profit in years.

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(Reporting by Tom Sims, editing by Thomas Seythal)

Key Takeaways

  • Sewing’s pay rose alongside record profitability—2025 net profit hit around €6.1 billion, Deutsche Bank’s strongest performance in nearly two decades (m.investing.com).
  • Compensation includes variable, performance-linked components, with long-term bonus payouts tied to future targets and finalized in coming years (thestrategist.media).
  • The bank exceeded key 2025 financial goals, including a return on tangible equity of ~10.3%, revenues of ~€32 billion, and a cost/income ratio of ~64%, underpinning improved shareholder distributions (db.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing earn in 2025?
Christian Sewing earned an estimated 10.5 million euros in 2025.
How does the 2025 compensation compare to 2024?
Christian Sewing's compensation increased from 9.75 million euros in 2024 to 10.5 million euros in 2025.
What contributed to the rise in Deutsche Bank CEO’s compensation?
The increase followed Deutsche Bank posting its biggest profit in years.
Where was Deutsche Bank’s executive compensation disclosed?
The compensation details were disclosed in the bank's annual report.

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