Commerzbank Mourns the Loss of Head of Communications Philipp Encz

Commerzbank mourns the passing of its Head of Communications, Philipp Encz. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Whit Monday. Encz had been responsible for communication, branding, public affairs, and the Commerzbank Foundation as a member of the Executive Committee for Group Communications since June 1, 2024.

Bettina Orlopp, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Commerzbank, stated: "Philipp Encz inspired us – both as a person and as a manager. During the short time he was part of Commerzbank, he made a remarkable impact. With his positive presence, expertise, and moral compass, he served as a role model for his employees and enriched our corporate culture in a unique way. We mourn his loss and keep his family in our thoughts."

Before joining Commerzbank, Philipp Encz worked at Citigroup as Head of Public Affairs Germany & Europe. Prior to that, he spent around 11 years at Bloomberg in New York, Munich, London, and most recently in Frankfurt as a TV business journalist before transitioning to communications. He held various senior positions at Siemens in Munich and Airbus in Toulouse, France for a similar duration. After completing his banking apprenticeship in Munich, Philipp Encz studied Business Administration and International Management at ESB Reutlingen in Germany and London.