Dutch bank ING Groep has named Brunon Bartkiewicz as ING Bank’s chief innovation officer, effective July 1.

In his new role, Bartkiewicz will be responsible for driving ING’s strategic innovation agenda, developing and promoting innovative ideas and solutions, applying new technologies and delivering speed-to-market of successful ideas.

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Bartkiewicz, who has more than 20 years of experience in banking, will report directly to Ralph Hamers, CEO of ING Group.

Bartkiewicz is currently CEO Rest of Europe, responsible for ING’s operations in France, Italy, Spain as well as Poland, Romania and Turkey.

Bartkiewicz started his career in banking with ING Bank Slaski in 1991, and was appointed board member and acting CEO in 1992. From 2000 through 2004, he was the general manager of ING Direct.

Commenting on the appointment, Hamers said: "Brunon is one of the architects of the ING Direct banking model and has a track record in building and transforming banks. I am convinced he will drive our strategic innovation agenda and think beyond traditional banking to serve changing customer needs."

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