THIES CLEMENZ · INTERIM EXECUTIVE & SENIOR ADVISOR
I support banks, asset managers and asset servicers when they need leadership, when business performance is under pressure or when an integration needs to work.
WHERE I CAN HELP
A vacant leadership role. A business that is not profitable enough. An acquisition that needs to become part of everyday operations. I bring the experience to lead through these situations and take decisions through to implementation.
Executive responsibility for a defined period
I take operational responsibility as an interim CEO, COO or Managing Director. With a clear remit, accountability for results and a structured handover.
Seeing change through
I lead transformations and integrations at executive level. The focus is on workable operating models, clear responsibilities and keeping the business running throughout the change.
Experience to inform your decisions
I help management teams and owners develop their businesses. I bring the perspective of an executive who has personally been accountable for clients, people and results.
SELECTED RESULTS
Examples from my previous executive responsibilities in banking and asset servicing.
OPERATING MODEL & TURNAROUND
Repositioned a German asset servicing platform with fragmented cross-border processes. Integrated the German and French clearing and settlement model, standardised the organisation and introduced consistent performance management.
Sustained business turnaround
More than 1 million transactions a day. Over €100bn assets under depositary. No headcount increase.
POST-MERGER INTEGRATION
Integrated an acquired custody platform into the existing organisation. Implemented the target operating model, brought teams together and migrated the business to group systems.
to stabilise the business
Full integration without client loss. Repriced clients and exited non-core activities.
COMMERCIAL REPOSITIONING
Refined target client segments, simplified products and rebuilt pricing for an asset servicing business. Adapted the international offering to the German market.
new business
Increased annual new revenues from €10m to €16m. A contribution to the business’s sustained profitability.
UNIVERSAL BANKING
As CEO, led a universal bank’s retail and corporate businesses and its operating platform. Redesigned the sales approach and improved efficiency through disciplined cost management and lean processes.
growth in the loan portfolio
Achieved a return on equity of 15.6%. Introduced a new retail sales approach and a targeted strategy to win corporate clients.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
As CEO, led the integration and restructuring of an asset management business. Reorganised the company around investment, distribution and infrastructure, and rationalised the fund range.
costs over two years
Returned to profitability following a loss in the previous year. Closed 30 unprofitable funds and launched six new funds.
Selected results from previous executive roles.
I have spent more than 20 years leading and developing financial services businesses. My executive career has included assignments in seven countries. Most recently as Country Managing Director of CACEIS in Germany, and previously as a Country CEO and COO within the HSBC Group and in leadership roles at Deutsche Asset Management.
I now bring that experience to my work as an independent Interim Executive and Senior Advisor. I get to grips with the situation, identify the decisions that matter and take responsibility for implementing them.
SELECTED CAREER ROLES
Country Managing Director · Germany
Country CEO, COO and international leadership roles
Leadership roles in asset management and finance
WORKING TOGETHER
We discuss the starting point, the action needed and what you expect from my role.
We define responsibilities, objectives and how I will work with your team.
I take on the agreed responsibility, make progress visible and prepare a structured handover.
CONTACT
Are you looking for interim leadership or support with a specific change? Let’s talk about your situation.
Munich · International assignments
