New Appointments Announced: Simone Kämpfer takes the role as General Counsel, while Ralph Nash is named Head of Anti-Financial Crime. Meanwhile, Friederik Rotsch and Nita Patel are set to depart from our website.
Deutsche Bank has announced the appointment of Simone Kämpfer as its new General Counsel, effective September 15, 2025. Kämpfer will join the bank as a member of the Group Management Committee, succeeding Friederike Rotsch who is leaving the bank to pursue new opportunities.
Kämpfer, currently one of the most senior partners at Freshfields, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She is widely recognized as one of Germany's foremost experts in commercial law, compliance, regulatory matters, governance, and investigations. As General Counsel, she will lead Deutsche Bank’s Legal department and Group Governance function, focusing on reducing litigation risks and navigating complex legal and regulatory challenges.
In her previous role at Freshfields, Kämpfer led the White-Collar Defence practice in Continental Europe. Her strong track record in legal leadership and her expertise in handling complex regulatory issues make her a strategic choice for Deutsche Bank, as the bank looks to reinforce its focus on legal and regulatory challenges in the financial sector.
Kämpfer's appointment is not the only change in the bank's Compliance & Anti-Financial Crime division. Ralph Nash has been appointed as Nita Patel's successor, effective August 1. Nash will report directly to Laura Padovani and will be located in Frankfurt.
Meanwhile, Nita Patel has decided to leave the bank for personal reasons. For media inquiries, contact Dylan Riddle at +1 212 250-4982 or dylan.riddle@our website, Christopher R. Springer at +49 69 910-48935 or christopher-renz.springer@our website, or Anke Hallmann at +49 69 910-42554 or anke.hallmann@our website.
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Simone Kämpfer is also a board member of the investment firm Droege Group. As she prepares to join Deutsche Bank, the bank looks forward to benefitting from her extensive experience in advising companies on regulatory matters, governance, and investigations. Her appointment is expected to contribute to the bank’s long-term growth by further evolving its legal strategies and strengthening internal controls.
Simone Kämpfer's role as General Counsel will encompass leading Deutsche Bank’s Legal department and Group Governance function, focusing on risk management and compliance within the financial sector. Ralph Nash's appointment as Nita Patel's successor in the Compliance & Anti-Financial Crime division underscores the bank's commitment to addressing legal and regulatory challenges, ensuring compliance, and reinforcing internal controls.
