Souâd Benkredda

Souâd Benkredda is a prominent German-Algerian executive who currently leads the capital markets division at DZ Bank, marking her as one of the few women in senior banking positions in Europe. Born in Frankfurt in 1976 to Algerian immigrant parents, she broke barriers in the finance industry, achieving her first university degree as the first in her family, and has held significant roles at Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered. Known for her commitment to her family and her Muslim faith, Benkredda integrates her spiritual practices into her demanding career, including daily prayer times in her office. Balancing her professional and personal life, she is also a mother of twin teenagers and frequently travels between Frankfurt and London.