Eugen Gutmann (24 June 1840 - 21 August 1925) was a German banker, philanthropist and art collector who is primarily known for founding Dresdner Bank and co-founder of Deutsche Orientbank and the German-South American merchant bank.

[1] He primarily collected silverware which was partially sold to J. P. Morgan and today is exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

[2][3][4] Gutmann is also the namesake of the Eugen-Gutmann-Society (Eugen-Gutmann-Gesellschaft) which is the historical association preserving the history of Commerzbank.

Between 1872 and 1920, Gutmann served as chairman of the supervisory board and is referred to as the founder of the banking institute.

He was also notable for being the financier and board member of several companies in the German heavy industry.