Dr. Lars Friedrich

Dr. Lars Friedrich is an accomplished financial services executive currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Stifel Financial Corp. since April 2023, where responsibilities include overseeing Human Resources, IT & Infrastructure, Data Protection, IT Security, Operations Brokerage, Outsourcing Management, and ESG initiatives. Previously, Dr. Friedrich held several senior leadership roles at Commerzbank AG from March 2008 to March 2023, including Head of Securities and Brokerage, where management of a divisional organization served two million customers across multiple brands, and Head of Digital Strategy and Architecture, emphasizing the bank's digital transformation. Additional roles at Commerzbank included Head of Corporate Strategy, Head of Customer Excellence, and Head of Integration for Market Operations, managing significant strategic programs and operational integrations. Prior to Commerzbank, Dr. Friedrich was Head of Corporate Development at SEB and a Senior Manager at Accenture, focusing on financial services strategy and large-scale outsourcing. Dr. Friedrich earned a PhD in Economics and a Diploma in Economics from Goethe University Frankfurt.