Ádám Szentpéteri Appointed Chairman of the Management Board of Ipoteka bank OTP Group
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Effective 27 July, Ádám Szentpéteri has been appointed Chairman of the Management Board of Ipoteka bank OTP Group. Following his tenure as Acting Chairman of the Management Board since 3 June, he has now been confirmed in the role.
As Chairman of the Management Board, Ádám Szentpéteri will focus on executing the Bank’s strategic priorities and further enhancing the efficiency of business operations. His appointment ensures continuity in the Ipoteka bank OTP Group’s strategic direction, sustains the strong momentum of transformation, and supports the further strengthening of the Bank’s market position.
"It is a great honour to lead Ipoteka bank OTP Group. Since joining the Bank in 2023, I have had the privilege of working alongside highly committed colleagues and seeing first-hand the tremendous potential of Uzbekistan. I am proud to take on this role and to continue building on what we have achieved together. We will continue to strengthen Ipoteka bank OTP Group’s position as one of the country’s leading financial institutions, expand innovative banking solutions for our customers, maintain an open and constructive dialogue with regulators and public authorities, and contribute to the sustainable development of Uzbekistan’s financial sector," said Ádám Szentpéteri, Chairman of the Management Board of Ipoteka bank OTP Group.
Ádám Szentpéteri joined Ipoteka bank OTP Group in July 2023 as Deputy Chairman of the Management Board and Head of Strategy and Finance. Since September 2023, he has been leading the Bank’s transformation programme.
Ádám began his career at OTP Group in 2005 as a macroeconomic analyst. Over the years, he held a number of leadership positions across retail banking, controlling, and strategy. From 2012 to 2018, he served as a member of the Supervisory Board of OTP Bank Ukraine, and from 2018 to 2022 as a member of the Board of Directors of OTP Bank Russia. Between August 2022 and June 2023, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of OTP Bank Albania.
"Ádám Szentpéteri’s appointment reflects OTP Group’s confidence in the strategic direction of Ipoteka bank OTP Group. Over the past few years, the Bank has made significant progress in advancing the transformation programme and further strengthened market position. We are confident that under Ádám’s leadership, Ipoteka bank OTP Group will continue to deliver on strategic priorities, create long-term value for customers and partners, and contribute to the continued development of Uzbekistan," said László Wolf, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Ipoteka bank OTP Group and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of OTP Group.
Earlier this year, Ipoteka bank OTP Group reported its IFRS financial results for the first quarter of 2026, delivering a record net profit of UZS 579.2 billion (USD 47.7 million). This represents a year-on-year increase of 32.9%, demonstrating the Bank’s consistent execution and the continued success of its transformation programme.
