Rabea Bastges
Düsseldorf
Kurzprofil
Senior banking executive with over 20 years of international leadership experience in strategy, transformation, and corporate development within global financial institutions. Proven track record of driving large-scale transformation programs, delivering sustainable growth, and optimizing operating models in complex, regulated environments. Recognized for combining strategic vision with execution excellence—leading high-impact initiatives including multi-billion-dollar business transformations, cross-border restructuring, and ESG integration. Trusted advisor to executive boards and regulators, with deep expertise in stakeholder management, governance, and organizational change.
Übersicht
22
22
years of professional experience
Berufserfahrung
Chief Commercial Officer, Global Banking (Europe)
HSBC Continental Europe
Paris
09.2022 - 04.2026
- Responsible for strategy and business development of the corporate banking division across Continental Europe (~USD 3bn revenue)
- Driving growth initiatives and client strategy across key European markets
- Strengthening cross-border collaboration and commercial performance
Member of the Management Committee
HSBC Germany
11.2020 - 09.2022
Head of Germany Transformation
HSBC Germany
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Led restructuring program (~USD 600m budget), reducing costs by ~30%
- Delivered IT platform migration and legal entity transformation
- Managed labor negotiations and change management
Head of Strategy & Corporate Sustainability / Chief of Staff to CEO
HSBC Germany
06.2015 - 09.2022
- Defined and executed strategy aligned with European goals
- Led ESG initiatives and stakeholder management
Head of Strategy & Corporate Development
HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Led transformation into global platform
- Managed M&A and capital measures
Director, Rating & Capital Advisory
HSBC
01.2004 - 12.2008
Ausbildung
Diploma - Business Administration
University of Cologne
Banking Apprenticeship -
Deutsche Bank
Benutzerdefiniert
- City Council Düsseldorf, Diversity Mentor
- DUS Illuminated
Sprachen
Deutsch
Muttersprache
Zeitleiste
Chief Commercial Officer, Global Banking (Europe)
HSBC Continental Europe
09.2022 - 04.2026
Member of the Management Committee
HSBC Germany
11.2020 - 09.2022
Head of Germany Transformation
HSBC Germany
10.2020 - 09.2022
Head of Strategy & Corporate Sustainability / Chief of Staff to CEO
HSBC Germany
06.2015 - 09.2022
Head of Strategy & Corporate Development
HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt
01.2009 - 12.2015
Director, Rating & Capital Advisory
HSBC
01.2004 - 12.2008
Diploma - Business Administration
University of Cologne
Banking Apprenticeship -
Deutsche Bank