Michail Kotov

Michail Kotov is a seasoned finance professional with a focus on structured trade and commodity finance. Currently serving as Senior Manager in Structured Trade & Commodity Finance at DZ BANK AG since October 2024, Kotov oversees trade-related business with commodity producers and trading companies. Prior to this role, Kotov was Vice President at IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG from January 2015 to September 2024, managing products and relationships primarily within the commodities sector. Kotov's career began at DZ BANK AG in 2006 as a VP in Structured Trade & Commodity Finance, where responsibilities included managing STCF deals and client relationships across the CIS region and Western Europe. Kotov's foundational training included an international trainee program across multiple finance departments at DZ BANK AG. Educational qualifications include a diploma in business administration from the University of Cologne, Germany, and a basic study in business administration from St. Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance, Russia.