Overview
Agenda

Date: 30 September 2024

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Overview

This half-day inaugural event brought together young professionals and seasoned leaders in the finance and banking sectors, all under the inspiring theme of leadership and empowerment.

The keynote speech "Brave New Leadership - Empowering the Next Generation in Finance" was delivered by Katja Bauer, a managing director, trainer and coach at Synergy, with a passion for helping people implement transformation.

Following the keynote, a panel discussion featured leaders from the Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG and Vienna Stock Exchange:

  • Christoph Boschan, CEO, Wiener Börse AG
  • Harald Kröger, Group Head Structured Finance & Investment Banking, Raiffeisen Bank International AG
  • Angelika Sommer-Hemetsberger, Member of the Board of Executive Directors, Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG

Speakers shared insights on strategies for developing and empowering young talent, bridging the gap between leadership and management, and self-leadership skills for young professionals.

Through interactive and thought-provoking discussions, attendees gained practical insights and networking opportunities to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Photos
All event photos can be viewed here.
Photo credit:© Maria Mamaev/RBI 

CEST    
15:00   Registration
15:20
  Welcome remarks
Markus Ecker, Head of Sustainable Finance, Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Matthias Szabo, Regional Chair, ICMA Austria
15:30   IFL update
Katsiaryna Souvandjiev, ESG Funding and Innovation Lead, Raiffeisen Bank International AG
15:40   Brave New Leadership - Empowering the Next Generation in Finance
Katja Bauer, Managing Director, Trainer and Coach, Synergy
16:00   Panel discussion
Moderator: Alexander Schierlinger, Treasury Manager, OekB

Panellists:
  • Katja Bauer, Managing Director, Trainer and Coach, Synergy
  • Christoph Boschan, CEO, Wiener Börse AG
  • Harald Kröger, Group Head Structured Finance & Investment Banking, Raiffeisen Bank International AG
  • Angelika Sommer-Hemetsberger, Member of the Board of Executive Directors, Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG
17:00   Closing remarks
Petr Polach, Co-Head of Group Structured Finance & Investment Banking, Raiffeisen Bank International AG
17:05   Networking reception
19:00   Event close

 

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