Péter Csányi assumed the role of chief executive officer of OTP Bank on 1 May 2025, as Hungary's largest lender separated the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Sándor Csányi, who held the combined Chairman and CEO role for 33 years, remains on the board as Chairman.
The separation was decided by OTP Bank's board and announced at the bank's Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2025. Sándor Csányi's dual role had given him authority over both board oversight and executive management for more than three decades. Péter Csányi is his son.
PÉTER CSÁNYI'S BACKGROUND
Péter Csányi previously served as Deputy Chief Executive of OTP Bank's Digital Division.
OTP has banking subsidiaries across the region, including in Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Albania.
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