Frankfurt, Germany, May 2026 — Volker Skowasch has been announced as the new Head of Group Management at Helaba, with his appointment set to take effect from August 1, 2026.
In this strategic leadership role, Volker will be responsible for shaping the bank’s group-wide strategy and transformation agenda, supporting Helaba’s continued evolution in a dynamic financial services landscape.
The appointment follows a leadership transition, with Peter Leimert, the previous head of the division, moving into the role of CFO/COO at Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft earlier this year.
Prior to joining Helaba, Volker Skowasch spent nearly a decade at PwC Deutschland as Partner and Leader – Financial Services Deals & Restructuring, where he advised leading financial institutions on complex strategic transactions and transformation programs. He was also a member of the PwC Banking & Capital Markets Executive Committee, contributing to high-level advisory initiatives across the sector.
Before PwC, he served as Partner – M&A and Strategic Advisory Financial Services at KPMG Deutschland, where he focused on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic advisory engagements within the financial services industry.
Earlier in his career, Volker held the position of Senior Vice President / Bank Director – Corporate Development & Investments at Sal. Oppenheim jr. & Cie. S.C.A., where he was involved in group development and investment strategy.
He also gained extensive experience in investment banking and advisory roles at Doertenbach & Co. GmbH and Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, building deep expertise in M&A, financial strategy, and corporate transformation.
Helaba (Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen) is one of Germany’s leading banks, with approximately 6,100 employees and a strong presence in corporate banking, capital markets, and public sector finance.
As a central bank for the German savings banks network across multiple federal states, Helaba provides comprehensive financial services to companies, banks, and institutional investors. The Group also operates in retail banking through its subsidiary and plays a key role in regional development through public financing initiatives.
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