The European Banking Authority announced that the European Parliament has confirmed Thomas Gstädtner as its new executive director following a plenary vote. He will take up his duties in the next few weeks for a five-year term, which may be renewed once. Gstädtner was selected by the EBA Board of Supervisors from a shortlist produced through an open selection procedure. As executive director, he will oversee the authority’s day-to-day management and operations, drawing on his experience in European banking supervision and financial regulation.
2026-09-16European Banking Authority
European Banking Authority announces Parliament’s confirmation of Thomas Gstädtner as executive director
The European Parliament has confirmed Thomas Gstädtner as executive director of the European Banking Authority. He will take up the role in the next few weeks for a five-year term that may be renewed once.