Philipp Merten

Philipp Merten has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in finance, sales, and marketing. Merten began with internships at TenCate and FHW Franz Haas Waffelmaschinen GmbH in 2004, focusing on sales analysis and CRM implementation. A subsequent role as a Sales Marketing Associate at BIOMIN involved organizing marketing events and conducting sales analysis. Merten progressed to significant positions, including Vice President at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, managing corporate finance and developing relationships with multinational corporates and Asian financial institutions. Following this, a role as Sales Manager at Euromonitor International concentrated on client relationship management and business development. As Director of Export & Agency Finance at Commerzbank AG, Merten specialized in financing across the Asia Pacific region. Currently, Merten serves as Chief Representative for ASEAN and South Asia at Helaba. Educated with honors in Export Management and an Executive MBA from Temple University, Merten holds a strong academic foundation alongside a remarkable career trajectory.