Fabian Max Wendel

Fabian Max Wendel currently serves as the Group Head ESG Strategy & Methods and Vice President Group Strategy at DZ BANK AG, focusing on sustainability strategy and sustainable finance since October 2015. Previously, Wendel held roles including Associate Director for Innovation and Digitalization and Managing Director at ikf° institut für kredit- und finanzwirtschaft, where involvement included academic publications and workshops. Wendel's early career included positions such as Doctoral Candidate, Graduate Research Associate, and various internships, contributing to a robust foundation in banking, finance, and corporate strategy. Wendel obtained a Doctorate in Economics from Ruhr University Bochum and holds advanced degrees in Corporate Management from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.