Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp says she understands why UniCredit took its initial stake in the German lender, calling it “a perfect opportunity.”

But in this interview, recorded in May, she says she would have handled what came next “very differently” — and explains why she believed Commerzbank still had more value to show shareholders.

Since the interview was recorded, Commerzbank has said joint talks with UniCredit have begun.

Watch the full episode of Executive Decisions with Steve Sedgwick wherever you get your podcasts.

Note: This interview was recorded on May 12, 2026.

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