Kees Hoving

Kees Hoving serves as Chief Country Officer for the UAE at Deutsche Bank, a position he assumed after previously holding regional leadership roles. During his 15-year tenure at Deutsche Bank, he rose to CEO of the Middle East & Africa, overseeing teams, client portfolios, and strategic growth initiatives. Hoving is a Dutch banking executive renowned for his extensive career in international corporate and transaction banking, and he brings three decades of experience in financial services, deep regional expertise, and an extensive global network.

With nearly three decades of experience spanning 29 years in international banking, Hoving specialized in global transaction services, cash management, and corporate coverage, contributing to key expansions in emerging markets. Kees Hoving has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Nyenrode Business University in 1990 and a PhD in Economics from Erasmus University in 1993.

Career history

• Chief Country Officer for the UAE at Deutsche Bank (April 2024–present)
• Co-Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and Africa and Head of the Corporate Bank MEA at Deutsche Bank (September 2020–April 2024)
• Chief Country Officer in the Netherlands at Deutsche Bank (April 2016–2020)
• Head of Global Transaction Banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Deutsche Bank (2010–2016)
• Senior roles at Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan, and ING across London, Frankfurt, Moscow, and Amsterdam (prior to 2010)

What Kees Hoving could bring to his Chief Country Officer role for the UAE: Leveraging his extensive regional and global banking expertise developed over three decades, Hoving is positioned to strengthen Deutsche Bank's strategic position in the UAE through his demonstrated capability in corporate coverage, transaction banking, and cross-border expansion. His prior tenure as Co-CEO for the entire MEA region provides him with established relationships, market insights, and operational knowledge of both the regulatory landscape and client base in the Emirates, enabling him to drive targeted growth initiatives and client service excellence in this critical market.