Maria Leistner serves on the boards of EFG International, EFG Luxembourg, and Crypto Finance (part of Deutsche Börse Group). With more than 30 years of international experience across investment banking, private banking, asset management, and private equity, she brings a deep understanding of global finance and governance.
Alongside her corporate roles, Maria is Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of Switzerland for UNHCR, the national partner of the UN Refugee Agency, and a board member of ENGin, a U.S.-based non-profit with over 60,000 participants connecting Ukrainians with English-speaking volunteers worldwide to build language skills and global connections.
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Maria has devoted significant efforts to supporting displaced and vulnerable communities. Her work across both the financial and humanitarian sectors reflects a broader vision: to link philanthropy and sustainable finance, creating lasting impact through innovative and well-governed models.