Stefan Unterlandstättner, Chairman of the Board Deutsche Kreditbank AG

1. Why are you committed to the Berlin Partner Network? 

DKB is as rooted in Berlin as the Alex or the Currywurst: Since our foundation almost 30 years ago, we have grown continuously and are now one of the largest employers in the capital with more than 2,000 employees. We wanted to strengthen and clearly demonstrate our long-standing ties with the metropolis on the River Spree through our membership of Berlin Partner: DKB is literally an important partner for Berlin, actively helping to shape the city's transformation - whether as a financier, employer, sponsor or patron.

2. The world is changing. How is your world changing? 

The world has been and will be constantly changing. But the pace is increasing significantly. For DKB and also for me, this means being constantly on the move, understanding developments and using them positively for us as a company and for our customers. The banking market is undergoing radical change and we are on the way to becoming a technology company with a banking licence. This is both a challenge and an opportunity to be among the winners of the digital transformation. Berlin as a location offers many advantages and is virtually the digital finance capital.

3. What is "typical Berlin" for you? 

For me, typical Berlin means versatility in every respect and a good dose of Berlin humour and easiness. Compared to the well-known financial metropolises, Berlin is a digital playground for numerous start-ups and masterminds. But Berlin also symbolizes freedom and self-determination. The DKB is part of this and I am firmly convinced that Berlin will continue to gain in importance for the new, digital financial market.

4. One more question: What makes the sports metropolis of Berlin so unique? 

Sport imparts values and brings people together. Berlin has a long tradition here - whether in competitive sports or in popular sports with many small clubs, where volunteers work daily for young and old. DKB has been supporting top German athletes, sports clubs and associations since 2002. We support regional teams at our locations: In Berlin, we cheer for games by Hertha BSC, Union Berlin, Alba, the Berlin Volleys and the Foxes, among others. Above all, however, popular sport can and must become much more visible to the public - and not only at major events. Because supporting sport is also a social task. Berlin is on the right track here.

 
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