Dortmund's Sparkasse board member Peter Orth to step down in 2027

Peter Orth, board member of Dortmund's Sparkasse, will step down in mid-2027 for personal reasons after more than eight years in the role. Orth has been a central contact for Dortmund's business community and accompanied the merger with Sparkasse Schwerte during his tenure. His departure comes during the bank's largest construction project, marking the end of a significant era for the institution.