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H&Z Connect

financial services
Get-Together

Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof

The first Financial Services Get-Together 2026 explores market outlooks, transformation and growth perspectives.

KEY TAKE-AWAYS

Connecting Leaders. Shaping Financial Services.

At H&Z Connects – Financial Services, senior leaders discussed the challenges and opportunities currently shaping the financial services industry. Geopolitical shifts, sustained cost pressure, and rapid technological progress highlighted the importance of anticipating change and defining clear strategic priorities. The event provided a platform for exchanging perspectives on market developments and the economic forces influencing organizations today.

Insights from Guido Groß, Divisional Board Member Small Business Customers at Commerzbank, emphasized the importance of understanding market dynamics, identifying growth opportunities, and making informed strategic decisions in an increasingly complex environment. Participants also used the evening to strengthen their network and continue discussions in an open and collaborative setting.

Our conversations revealed the following essential learnings:

Strategic Priorities Matter: Organizations must anticipate change and define clear priorities to navigate geopolitical, economic, and technological developments.

Market Perspectives Create Value: Insights into market dynamics and growth opportunities support companies in making informed strategic decisions.

Exchange Strengthens Collaboration: Open dialogue and networking across the corporate and financial landscape encourage valuable perspectives and long-term connections.

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HOSTS

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU to our future events!

Oliver Wehrkamp

Partner
Partner and Industry Lead Financial Services at H&Z. Expert in strategy, performance improvement, and digital transformation in the financial services sector, with extensive experience from strategy consulting as well as major retail and private banks.
Oliver Wehrkamp

Sabrina Hirniak

Partner
Sabrina Hirniak

Sven C. Schumacher

Partner
Partner at H&Z with over 25 years of experience in designing operating models, driving digital transformations, and optimizing procurement and costs, with a focus on the financial services industry.
Sven C. Schumacher

Jan Schemuth

Senior Partner | rpc – The Retail Performance Company
At rpc Jan is responsible for, among others, the Financial Services and Retail industries. He is an expert in the holistic development of sales strategies, customer experience, and sustainable performance improvement. His experience in consulting, sales leadership, and international projects shapes his results-driven approach.
Jan Schemuth
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