Breakfast with Bettina Orlopp, CEO of Commerzbank
At a time when investment activity remains robust in selected sectors—such as artificial intelligence, defense, energy, and infrastructure—companies are simultaneously navigating a more complex environment shaped by tariffs, political uncertainty, and shifting supply chains. These dynamics affect both foreign and U.S.-based companies alike and are increasingly influencing investment decisions, financing structures, and long-term planning.
AGI was pleased to host a discussion with Bettina Orlopp and transatlantic experts to exchange views on current investment momentum in the United States; strategic realignment on corporate investment, pricing, and supply chains; recent findings from the 2026 German-American Business Outlook; and the role of international banks in supporting investment, trade flows, and economic resilience in a more fragmented global environment.
Bettina Orlopp has been the CEO of Commerzbank AG since October 2024. She is responsible for Audit, Communications, Corporate M&A and Investments as well as Legal, Strategy, Transformation & Sustainability and Research.
