Berlin, 12 October 2026 – N26 today announced the appointment of Marc Hess as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Managing Director for N26 SE and N26 Bank SE, who will join the digital bank from 15 October 2026. The appointment remains subject to the usual regulatory approvals. Marc brings extensive banking leadership as a CFO to his new role at N26, having spent decades in senior executive roles at leading German financial institutions. Beginning his career in investor relations, he served at Deutsche Postbank where he was responsible for the bank's financial operations for over 11 years after being appointed CFO in 2007 and deputy CEO in 2015. During this time, he concurrently served as Global CFO for Deutsche Bank's Private and Business Client segment for several years. Most recently, he served as CFO of Aareal Bank from 2018 to 2024. N26 continues to accelerate towards its goals, with a significant expansion to its digital banking product planned for the final quarter of this year and into next year.
Dr Andreas Dombret, Chairman of the N26 Supervisory Board, commented, "The Supervisory Board is pleased to welcome Marc Hess to the N26 Management Board as its new Chief Financial Officer. His deep understanding of retail banking, capital management and regulatory resilience complements the strong leadership profiles at N26. With his appointment, all positions on the digital bank's Management Board are filled. Marc's strong skillset will contribute to N26's path to success, positioning the company even more strongly for the future."
Marc Hess, incoming Chief Financial Officer of N26, said, "What N26 has achieved in the banking industry is impressive. It is now entering the next phase of maturity and growth, and I look forward to working with Mike and the wider management team on this journey."
Mike Dargan, Chief Executive Officer of N26, commented, "With Marc, we welcome a leader with decades of financial leadership experience in retail banking to N26. His expertise will be important as N26 looks ahead at a new chapter of growth, solidifying its place as Europe's Most Trusted Digital Primary Bank."
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About N26N26 is a leading European digital bank operating with a German banking license. Built on a foundation of technology, transparency and trust, the company provides simple, secure, and digital-native banking to millions of customers across 24 markets. Headquartered in Berlin with a strategic presence in major European hubs including Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Paris and Vienna, the company is powered by a diverse 1,600-strong team representing over 90 nationalities. The company is committed to empowering its customers with financial confidence and control, delivering a best-in-class banking experience designed for the modern era.Website: n26.com | N26 Press Contact: press@n26.com
