ApexHierarchy

Power Ranking

Most Powerful People in Germany

The 10 most powerful people in Germany on ApexHierarchy, ranked by the tier formula — institutional control, reach, influence, network and financial strength, not wealth alone. Christine Lagarde ranks first, at Continental tier. Every profile lists its sources and a confidence score.

  1. 1Top ContinentalChristine LagardePresident of the European Central Bank
  2. 2Mid ContinentalFriedrich MerzChancellor of Germany
  3. 3High NationalRoland BuschChief Executive Officer and President of Siemens AG
  4. 4High NationalMarkus SöderMinister-President of Bavaria and Leader of the CSU
  5. 5Mid NationalOliver ZipseChairman of the Board of Management (CEO) of BMW AG
  6. 6Mid NationalBoris PistoriusFederal Minister of Defence, Germany
  7. 7Mid NationalCarsten KnobelCEO, Henkel
  8. 8Mid StateMarcel FratzscherPresident, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin)
  9. 9High CityChristian SewingCEO of Deutsche Bank
  10. 10High CityStephan KellerMayor of Düsseldorf