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Markus Krebber, CEO of RWE

Who is the CEO of RWE in 2026?

Markus Krebber is the Chief Executive Officer of RWE. Markus has held the CEO seat since 2021, and was previously Chief Operating Officer of the Private Clients Division at Commerzbank AG.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
5 years
CEO since 2021
Years at company
13 years
Joined RWE November 2012
Career span
26 years
First recorded role January 2000
Summary
  • Markus Krebber rose through RWE: Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, RWE Supply & Trading from November 2012, then CFO from October 2016, before taking the CEO seat in 2021.
  • Markus Krebber was Head of Product Management - Investment and Insurance Products, Private and Business Clients at Commerzbank AG from January 2007 to July 2008.
  • Markus Krebber holds a doktor (Ph.D.), PhD at Institute of Banking, Stock Exchanges and Insurances from Humboldt-University of Berlin and a master in Economics, Studies of Economics and Business Administration from Duisburg-Essen University, and studied at Deutsche Bank AG.

Current company

RWE

RWE is a German multinational energy company.

energy supplyHeadquartered in EssenFounded 1898Listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Source: Wikidata
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Career and education

Markus Krebber joined RWE in November 2012 and has been CEO since 2021. Before RWE, Markus was Chief Operating Officer of the Private Clients Division at Commerzbank AG from August 2008 until July 2009.

Career

  1. RWE2012 to present
    • CEOMay 2021 to present
    • CFOOctober 2016 to April 2021
    • Chief Executive Officer, RWE Supply & TradingMarch 2015 to February 2017
    • Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, RWE Supply & TradingNovember 2012 to February 2015
  2. Commerzbank AG2005 to 2009
    • Chief Operating Officer of the Private Clients DivisionAugust 2008 to July 2009
    • Head of Product Management - Investment and Insurance Products, Private and Business ClientsJanuary 2007 to July 2008
    • Head of Business Development, Private and Business ClientsApril 2005 to December 2006
  3. McKinsey & Company2000 to 2005
    • Management Consultant

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Humboldt-University of Berlin, Doktor (Ph.D.), PhD at Institute of Banking, Stock Exchanges and InsurancesDuisburg-Essen University, Master in Economics, Studies of Economics and Business AdministrationIndiana University of Pennsylvania, M.B.A., Studies of Economics and Business AdministrationDeutsche Bank AG, Bank traineeshipSource

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Leadership team at RWE

Markus Krebber leads a leadership team of 3 published executives.

Executive leadership

NameTitleIn seat since
Markus KrebberChief Executive Officer at RWE AG2021
Michael MüllerMember of the Executive Board of RWE AGNot stated
Katja van DorenMember of the Executive Board of RWE AGNot stated

Sources: RWE Management Board and Supervisory Board page

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of RWE?

Markus Krebber is the Chief Executive Officer of RWE. Markus has held the CEO seat since 2021, and was previously Chief Operating Officer of the Private Clients Division at Commerzbank AG.

When did Markus Krebber become CEO of RWE?

Markus Krebber has been CEO of RWE since 2021, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Markus Krebber do before RWE?

Markus Krebber was Chief Operating Officer of the Private Clients Division at Commerzbank AG from August 2008 until July 2009, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Markus Krebber been CEO of RWE?

Markus Krebber has been CEO of RWE for 5 years, since 2021.

Who else leads RWE?

Michael Müller (Member of the Executive Board of RWE AG), Katja van Doren (Member of the Executive Board of RWE AG). Source: RWE Management Board and Supervisory Board page.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, RWE. Last verified: September 24, 2026.