Arnold assumes CEO role at BAND company
Business Angels Deutschland (BAND), the umbrella association for German business angels, is undergoing a strategic realignment aimed at enhancing the efficiency and impact of the organisation. This shift, announced in late June 2025, comes at a time when Alf Arnold takes over as the new Managing Director (Geschäftsführung) of BAND.
Alf Arnold, who assumed his role on June 28, 2025, is expected to play a significant part in these changes. His goal is to solidify BAND's role as the central voice for angel investors in Germany, promoting and strengthening national angel investments.
The strategic changes are likely to affect BAND's operations, potentially leading to alterations in its structure or policies. These modifications may also influence the role of angel investors in the German market, marking a new era for the association and the industry as a whole.
Ute Günther, who previously held the position of CEO at BAND, has announced her resignation. Alf Arnold will take over from her, stepping into the role as CEO on the same date. The strategic realignment, under Arnold's leadership, is planned for the future and is expected to have far-reaching implications for the association.
The strategic changes within BAND aim to increase the efficiency and impact of the association, with the ultimate goal of solidifying its position as the primary voice for angel investors in Germany. As the new CEO, Arnold is set to implement these changes, working towards a more streamlined and effective BAND that can better serve the needs of its members and the broader angel investing community.
Sources: [1] Business Angels Deutschland (BAND) Press Release, June 28, 2025. [2] German Business Angels Network (BAN) News, June 29, 2025. [4] Angel Investment Network (AIN) Blog, June 30, 2025.
Alf Arnold, with his new role as CEO, is poised to implement strategic changes within Business Angels Deutschland (BAND), aimed at increasing the efficiency and impact of the association in the finance sector. These changes are expected to streamline BAND's operations, potentially influencing the role of business angels in the German finance industry.
