Matthias Collong

Matthias Collong is a seasoned professional in risk management with extensive experience in various roles. Currently serving as Chief Risk Officer at Kaufland e-commerce since July 2021, Matthias has successfully established a structured risk identification and assessment process, along with implementing business continuity management. Prior experience includes significant positions at Banco Santander from October 2013 to June 2021, where Matthias contributed as Consultant Controlling, Consultant Risk Controlling, and Consultant Risk Management, focusing on risk reporting and financial analysis. Early career stages involved roles at Multi-Media-Marketing GmbH and ATB Schorch GmbH, complemented by a Master of Science in Controlling, Finance- and Risk Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Universität Siegen. The educational background also includes a bilingual Matura from Franz-Meyers-Gymnasium Mönchengladbach.