Commerz Markets Leadership Team: Lee-Ann Royan

Lee-Ann Royan is Chief Operating Officer of Commerz Markets. In her role, Lee-Ann oversees the operations of the broker-dealer ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and represents the broker-dealer business lines on various management and operational committees in the areas of Compliance, Information Technology and Digitalization amongst others. With a strong business development and strategic analysis background, Lee-Ann is adept at delivering innovative business solutions tailored to maintain a smooth business workflow. Lee-Ann additionally holds the position of Head of Business Management in Commerzbank North America.

With over 17 years in the industry, Lee-Ann has experience with both leading financial institutions and international banks. Prior to her time at Commerzbank, Lee-Ann served in various roles at Barclays Capital across front office and operations, most recently as a COO in the Prime Services Distribution team. Over the years, Lee-Ann has worked alongside both support functions and front office personnel to effectively manage large scale projects and implement innovative business solutions and strategies.

Lee-Ann holds a degree in Business Science with majors in Corporate Finance, Investment Finance and Management Information Systems in addition to holding various securities licenses.