Dr. Alexander Zanker

Dr. Alexander Zanker, CFA, CAIA, currently serves as Head of Institutional Consulting Solutions - Institutional Sales at DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, leading a team of 14 professionals since April 2016 and focusing on consultative selling for new client acquisition. Previously, Dr. Zanker held various roles, including Head of Investment Consulting and Vice President Institutional Sales, where responsibilities ranged from developing tailored investment strategies to analyzing client needs and establishing strong relationships with institutional clients. Dr. Zanker's extensive background includes positions at Willis Towers Watson and Towers Perrin, where expertise in investment strategy and client servicing was honed. Academically, Dr. Zanker earned a PhD in political science from Technische Universität Chemnitz, along with CFA and CAIA designations, and has a strong foundation in finance and investment from multiple esteemed institutions.