Kilian Thalhammer

Kilian Thalhammer is a prominent figure in the fintech industry, currently serving as the Managing Director and Global Head of Merchant Solutions - Fintech & Platform Sales at Deutsche Bank since September 2020. Thalhammer oversees the bank's global issuing and acceptance business, including corporate banking for tech and fintech clients, platform and marketplace operations, and embedded finance initiatives. Additionally, Thalhammer contributes to various organizations as a member of the Advisory Board for Mastercard Europe and the Supervisory Board of EURO Kartensysteme GmbH, and plays an active role as a council member of Mastercard Strive, aimed at supporting small businesses. As an investor, Thalhammer aligns with private equity firms and environmental initiatives, including Motive Partners, Planet A Ventures, and Creandum. Thalhammer's educational background includes advanced management at the University of St.Gallen and an MBA from both The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg and Boston University, coupled with a Diploma in Civil Engineering from Technical University of Munich.