Board and oversight
Board leadership, executive responsibility and the information that connects them.
Gerd Stieler
Gerd Stieler is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KLASS BANK. His confirmed appointment is presented here separately from the company's historical founding roles.
Executive leadership profile →Franklin Erhmann Armah Sharp
Founder, controlling shareholder and President of the bank. These roles are presented separately from board appointments. Gerd Stieler remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Read the leadership profiles →Board oversight and executive management
Board oversight concerns the direction of the organisation and scrutiny of management. Executive management concerns running the business and putting strategy into practice. Where one individual holds both Chairman and CEO appointments, those responsibilities remain distinct.
Financial reporting and accountability
The financial overview identifies management estimates, the period they describe and their currency basis. The August 2026 asset estimate and Q3 2026 revenue estimate should not be interpreted as audited financial statements.
Review the financial information →Company and governance enquiries
For information about a board appointment, company document or reporting period, use the company contact channel and identify the information requested. Do not include account passwords, authentication codes or confidential transaction details in a general enquiry.
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