Andrea Diamanti Appointed CEO of ING Italy
ING announced that Andrea Diamanti will become Chief Executive Officer of ING Italy starting 1 January 2026. He will take over from Michal Szczurek, who has led the Italian branch since January 2023 and contributed significantly to its renewed growth strategy and the expansion of its universal banking model.
After completing his leadership at ING Italy, Michal Szczurek will continue serving as Vice-Chairman of the ING Poland Supervisory Board.
Career and Responsibilities
Andrea Diamanti joined ING Italy in 2023 as Head of Wholesale Banking. In his new position as CEO, he will oversee both retail and wholesale operations in Italy and report directly to Pinar Abay, Global Head of Retail Banking and a member of the Management Board Banking of ING Group.
Leadership Comments
“Italy is a key country in ING's growth story: we have been present here since 2001 with our retail offering and have strengthened our presence for Italian customers year after year, pioneering digital banking in the market. I am confident that Andrea, with his extensive international experience and the excellent results achieved at the helm of Wholesale Banking in Italy, will build on the successful foundation laid by Michal, to lead ING to the next step in its growth plan as a universal bank in Italy.”
Summary
Andrea Diamanti will lead ING Italy from 2026, continuing the bank’s digital and business growth efforts started by Michal Szczurek.
Author’s summary: Andrea Diamanti's appointment as ING Italy’s CEO marks a strategic shift aimed at deepening the bank’s growth and digital leadership in the Italian banking market.