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
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| 15:00 | Registration | |
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Welcome remarks Markus Ecker, Head of Sustainable Finance, Raiffeisen Bank International AG Matthias Szabo, Regional Chair, ICMA Austria |
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| 15:30 | IFL update Katsiaryna Souvandjiev, ESG Funding and Innovation Lead, Raiffeisen Bank International AG |
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| 15:40 | Brave New Leadership - Empowering the Next Generation in Finance Katja Bauer, Managing Director, Trainer and Coach, Synergy |
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| 16:00 | Panel discussion Moderator: Alexander Schierlinger, Treasury Manager, OekB Panellists:
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| 17:00 | Closing remarks Petr Polach, Co-Head of Group Structured Finance & Investment Banking, Raiffeisen Bank International AG |
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| 17:05 | Networking reception | |
| 19:00 | Event close |
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