Deutsche Bank has hired Alison Harding-Jones as global head of origination and advisory and co-head of the investment bank, replacing Mark Fedorcik who is stepping down after 30 years in the role.

Harding-Jones joined Deutsche Bank in January 2024 as global head of M&A. She previously worked at Citigroup in London, where she was most recently head of EMEA M&A, vice chair of the EMEA corporate and investment banking business, and head of global M&A.

Prior to Citigroup, she spent over 25 years at UBS (previously S.G. Warburg) where she held several senior roles including head of APAC M&A, head of CEEMEA investment banking, and co-head of EMEA M&A.

Harding-Jones has lived and worked in London, Hong Kong and New York during her career.

The position, effective on 1 April, will see Harding-Jones work alongside Ram Nayak, head of fixed income and currencies, and join the bank’s group management committee.

She will report to Fabrizio Campelli, Deutsche Bank’s head of corporate bank and investment bank and member of the management board.

Commenting on Harding-Jones’ appointment, Campelli said: “I am looking forward to working closely with Alison and Ram Nayak as we continue to grow our Investment Bank business as planned.”

Fedorcik announced his intentions to take up a new challenge in the corporate sector.

“It has always been a privilege for me to work for Deutsche Bank, this has been the job of a lifetime,” he said. “After 30 years, it is time for a change, and I look forward to taking on a new challenge in the corporate sector.”

Campelli added Fedorcik’s role was “pivotal” in shaping the culture of the investment Bank, developing and attracting talent, and fostering a culture of positive energy.

“Mark assumed responsibility for the investment bank and the origination and advisory business globally in 2019, during a challenging period, and has been instrumental in overseeing a successful turnaround, achieving significant growth and market share gains in recent quarters,” he added.

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