Andrea Diamanti Appointed CEO of ING Italy
ING has announced that Andrea Diamanti will become Chief Executive Officer of ING Italy, effective 1 January 2026. He will take over from Michal Szczurek, who has led ING Italy since January 2023 and was instrumental in revitalizing the bank’s growth strategy and strengthening its universal banking presence in the country.
Michal Szczurek will continue contributing to the group as Vice-Chairman of the ING Poland Supervisory Board. Andrea Diamanti joined ING Italy in 2023 as Head of Wholesale Banking. As CEO, he will oversee both retail and wholesale operations in Italy, reporting directly to Pinar Abay, Global Head of Retail Banking and member of ING Group’s Management Board Banking.
“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 and our offering 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.”
About the Leadership Transition
- Andrea Diamanti becomes CEO of ING Italy on 1 January 2026.
- He succeeds Michal Szczurek, CEO since 2023.
- Michal moves to Vice-Chairman of ING Poland Supervisory Board.
- Andrea previously led Wholesale Banking for ING Italy.
Reporting Line and Strategic Vision
In his new role, Diamanti will drive the evolution of ING’s Italian business, aligning retail and wholesale segments under a unified growth plan. His leadership is expected to expand ING’s contribution to digital banking innovation in Italy.
Author’s summary: Andrea Diamanti will steer ING Italy into its next growth phase, continuing the digital-driven expansion initiated by Michal Szczurek.