UniCredit
UniCredit is a pan-European commercial bank headquartered in Milan, Italy, offering a wide range of financial services to individuals and corporate clients. It operates primarily across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe as a major multinational financial group.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Italy
HQ City
UniCredit Tower
Founded
1998
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Borsa Italiana
Tax Domicile
IT
Ultimate Parent
UniCredit S.p.A.
Data Hosting
IT
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1998
Formation of UniCredito Italiano
The bank was formed through the merger of Credito Italiano and Unicredito.
2005
Acquisition of HVB Group
UniCredit expanded its European footprint significantly by acquiring the German banking group HVB.
2021
Appointment of Andrea Orcel
Andrea Orcel was appointed as CEO to lead the bank's strategic transformation plan.