Michael Behrens (banker)
Michael Behrens is a German banker and former executive. He is best known for his career at Commerzbank, one of Germany's major banks.
Behrens held several senior leadership positions at Commerzbank, including roles in corporate banking and investment banking. He was a member of the Board of Managing Directors of Commerzbank from 2012 to 2019. During his tenure, he was responsible for various areas including Mittelstandsbank (the bank's division serving small and medium-sized enterprises), Corporates & Markets, and the bank's digital transformation efforts.
Prior to his time on the Board, Behrens held other management roles within Commerzbank, contributing to the bank's strategy and operations. He is often cited in financial press reports regarding Commerzbank's performance and strategic direction during the period he was in a leadership position.
Following his departure from Commerzbank, Behrens has been involved in advisory and investment activities, working with various companies in the financial services and technology sectors.