Louis Kahane appointed CEO

Gutmann appoints Louis Kahane as CEO and nominates Meinhard Platzer as a new member of the Management Board

VIENNA, September 8, 2025 - The Supervisory Board of Bank Gutmann AG has appointed Louis Kahane as CEO with immediate effect. In addition, Meinhard Platzer has been appointed as a member of the Management Board and Head of Clients as of January 1, 2026. With this step, Gutmann sends a clear signal for the long-term development of the company.

Louis Kahane succeeds Marcel Landesmann, who will continue to work for the company as a Partner. The Supervisory Board would like to thank Marcel Landesmann for his formative leadership and outstanding commitment. Under Landesmann's leadership, a significant cultural transition was initiated and the company was significantly developed.
 
Louis Kahane has extensive management experience in international finance and has been a member of the Executive Board since 2022, responsible for the Private Clients division.

"As an independent private bank, Gutmann has a unique market position. I look forward to further expanding and strengthening this position with the Management Board and all employees. An attractive and inspiring working environment and the long-term satisfaction of our clients are particularly important to me," says Louis Kahane.

With Meinhard Platzer, Gutmann has attracted a proven executive with an extensive track-record in private banking. This will strengthen the strategic direction of the bank and sets the course for further profitable growth.

About Gutmann

Gutmann was founded in 1922 and is the leading Austrian private bank with 29 billion euros under management. Gutmann is specialized on asset management for private and institutional clients. The majority of the bank is owned by the Kahane family. The owners also include senior executives who are partners in the bank.